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Government Amendment 279G clarifies the definition of “worker” for the purpose of Part 5. In particular, it ensures that this definition will capture people in scope of the protections in Clauses 1 to 8 in relation to zero-hours contracts. Noble Lords will recall that in the other place, the Government signalled our intention for the fair work agency to take on enforcement of zero-hours contract provisions, subject to consultation on the detail and the outcome of the spending review. This amendment is about ensuring that the Bill functions as intended and that the fair work agency can take effective enforcement action, as and when the power to expand its remit in Schedule 7, Part 2 is exercised.