Member

However, the Government know what the impact will be; they say so in the impact assessment. They have provided no evidence at all that there is a problem to solve. So there is no other way to put it: with this Bill, the Government are knowingly and deliberately damaging the life chances of the most vulnerable, particularly young people trying to get their first step on the employment ladder, and for no apparent tangible benefit. I urge them to think again. In the absence of constructive commitments from the Minister, I will support the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe, if he decides to press his amendments.