Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 120792
Industrial Disputes: Mediation
Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing mandatory mediation in employment disputes.
Answer
Kate DeardenWe continue to work across government to make the dispute resolution system more resilient, so that that the measures in the Employment Rights Act can be effectively enforced. We recognise the benefits of mediation in resolving disputes swiftly.A joint DB...
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