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Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 June 2025

Debate

Employment Rights Bill

Contribution

My noble friend Lady Coffey and I raised the increasing statistical irrelevance of the trade unions. I do not think the Minister addressed that point. She also seemed to write off the idea of the advisory board amendments that we proposed, on the basis that they would be expensive to the taxpayer. But Clause 90(6) says: “The Secretary of State may pay such remuneration or allowances to members of the Board as the Secretary of State may determine”. They could determine to pay nothing, presumably, so why would that be an expense to the taxpayer?

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