Member

I know that we will shortly turn to a debate on employment status. Given that these amendments also relate to our work on employment status, I take this opportunity to share more information about the Government’s commitments in this area. As noble Lords will be aware, the Government are committed to consult on tackling the pressing issues with the existing framework for employment status. We have not given a specific timetable for this consultation so far because we know that the issue is important and complex, and we are keen to allow enough time to shape it in the right way. But it has been clear in today’s debate how important a step this is, not just for freelancers in the creative and cultural sectors but to people across the economy. I am pleased to be able to confirm to your Lordships’ House that we will publish our consultation on employment status by the end of this year.