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Lord Stockwood (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 March 2026

Debate

Foreign Direct Investment

Contribution

The reason I have come into government is to try to balance the need to grow our economy with making sure that our economy works for all sectors and parts of our country. Creating an economy that delivers for businesses and for working people requires some changes. To put these into perspective, total annual employment costs in the UK were £1.4 trillion in 2024, and the costs associated with the Act that the noble Lord mentioned are equivalent to an increase of less than 0.1% of that. Those reforms are not about burdening businesses for the sake of it; many employers already offer good terms and conditions that go well beyond what the law requires, and will consequently be less impacted by this package. The Act is designed simply to help level the playing field, so that responsible businesses and employers cannot be undercut.

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