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48B: After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause— “Definition of seasonal work (1) In making regulations under Part 1 of this Act, the Secretary of State must have regard to the specific characteristics and requirements of seasonal work as defined in subsection (2). (2) “Seasonal work” means work that— (a) is performed during a particular period or periods of the year, (b) recurs substantially in the same periods each year, (c) is directly linked to a predictable and temporary increase in demand for labour during those periods, (d) is carried out in one or more of the following sectors— (i) agriculture and horticulture, (ii) the creative industries, including theatre and live performance, (iii) retail (iv) hospitality, (v) tourism, leisure and events, and (vi) construction and landscaping, and (e) is entered into for a fixed duration not exceeding 26 weeks to meet the temporary demand. (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument add further sectors to the list in subsection (2)(d), provided that work in those sectors meets the criteria outlined in subsection (2)(a) to (2)(c). (4) Regulations under subsection (3) are subject to the affirmative procedure.”