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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 June 2025

Debate

Employment Rights Bill

Contribution

More concerning, however, is the expansive power that this clause grants the Secretary of State to regulate almost every aspect of the statement through secondary legislation. The Secretary of State may prescribe the content of the statement, the exact form it must take, and the manner in which it must be delivered to the worker. This delegation of regulatory authority raises significant concerns about unfettered discretion, bureaucratic overreach and the introduction of legal uncertainty into an area that should be clear and straightforward.

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