Member

Turning to Amendments 270 and 279, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, for tabling them. We can all agree that the UK labour market enforcement system is fragmented and, as a result, ineffective. That is why we are creating the fair work agency, and this Bill is the vehicle to deliver it. The fair work agency will enforce employment rights across all business sizes to ensure fairness and prevent non-compliant employers undercutting those who follow the law. The body will also provide training and guidance to help businesses understand and comply with labour market regulations, and we will work closely with ACAS to do that.