Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 114565

Working Hours: Ribble Valley

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Maya Ellis

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that workers in Ribble Valley constituency have the right to a guaranteed hours contract.

Answer

Kate Dearden

The Employment Rights Act 2025 will ensure people can have the security they need by giving eligible workers the right to guaranteed hours.The next stage in implementation is a full public consultation on how the measures are implemented. Consultation wil...

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