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110: Clause 34, page 61, line 2 at end insert— “(A1) After section 5(1)(ec) of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 (general regulations), insert—“(f) requiring the Secretary of State to introduce regulations for employment businesses participating in employment arrangements to underpin recognised certifications and industry standards, particularly for businesses acting as payment intermediaries.””Member’s explanatory statement This amendment would ensure that the regulations the Government intend to bring forward for Payment Intermediaries (also known as umbrella companies) make use of the compliant part of the market's existing industry led codes and accreditations. It does not involve the creation of a new body or the creation of a new framework.