Member

Amendment 65A would create an exception allowing reasonable refusal of flexible working requests where they disrupt the nature, working environment or training requirements of a role in particular sectors. We had quite a lengthy debate on this, and we heard in a very impassioned and clear way from my noble friend Lady Bousted about the potential impact and knock-on effect. We had a discussion earlier, in considering other amendments from the Opposition, about unintended consequences. In considering this amendment, we have heard about another unintended consequence on a sector that has not been considered.