Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 113143
Trade Unions: Ballots
Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Question
Justin Madders
Labour — Ellesmere 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 DeardenThe 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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