Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 113143

Trade Unions: Ballots

Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

Justin Madders

LabourEllesmere Port and Bromborough

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, for what reason the introduction of electronic and workplace balloting was moved from April to August 2026.

Answer

Kate Dearden
The government will introduce electronic and workplace balloting through a statutory instrument under Section 54 of the Employment Relations Act 2004. Section 54 contains strict requirements that must be met in relation to ensuring that those entitled to ...

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