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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 8 May 2025

Debate

Employment Rights Bill

Contribution

One of the things about full-time students is that there will be a fluctuation in demand and what is needed. For example, there will be a fluctuation of work in the holidays where—how can I put it?—with the other proposed changes in this Bill regarding statutory sick pay, it could be very easy for students to not necessarily turn up and still be guaranteed hours and guaranteed that wage regardless. We should recognise the different experiences that people have. I know that Oxford University does not allow its students to have a job; it bans it in university regulations and you can be expelled from the university.

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