Member

The noble Lord, Lord Sharpe, raised the RPC’s opinion of the assessment. The RPC’s opinion refers to the evidence and analysis presented in the impact assessment and not to the policy. The impact assessments provide initial analysis of the impacts that could follow. We will review them as we further develop the policy and continue consultation and engagement. A legislative framework that does not address the challenges that Britain faces today or include up-to-date employment protections has cost Britain’s workers and businesses dearly. The “making work pay” initiative and the Employment Rights Bill are a pro-growth, pro-business and pro-worker package. It supports the Government’s objective to boost growth and improve living standards for all.