Member

The noble Lord, Lord Sharpe, asked about business costs. As I said earlier, we have consulted with businesses extensively throughout the passage of this Bill, and many have come out in support of the Bill. The noble Lord asked for one example, and I will give it to him. Abraham Moon is a world-renowned, high-quality textile manufacturer—an SME based in West Yorkshire —which has welcomed the Bill’s ambition to level the playing field, noting that it ensures responsible employers such as Abraham Moon are not undercut by lower standards. It is a step forward for fairness, for business and for people. In conclusion, I ask the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, to withdraw the amendment