Member

As we have discussed under earlier amendments, the interaction between SSP changes and short-notice shift management remains a live concern. Many businesses, especially in hospitality, care and retail, operate on high turnover and dynamic scheduling, so it would be helpful at some stage to know what feedback the Government have received from employers in these sectors about the potential conflict between increased SSP eligibility and their ability to manage short-notice absences. We will, I am sure, return to this issue on Report, but, in the meantime, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.