Asked by: Baroness Monckton of Dallington Forest (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce financial incentives for businesses that employ people with learning disabilities.
Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
The Department for Business and Trade does not have any plans to introduce financial incentives for businesses that employ people with learning disabilities.
The Government's Access to Work scheme offers a grant to help employees with a physical or mental health condition or disability get or stay in work. Businesses can also apply for finance through the Government-backed British Business Bank which aims to improve access to finance to help businesses invest and grow.
Additionally, the Government commissioned Sir Charlie Mayfield to lead the Keep Britain Working Review, because we recognise the vital role employers can play in helping address the challenges faced by disabled people and people with health conditions in work, which are holding back individuals, businesses and the economy, and we are determined to tackle this issue. The final report was published on 5 November.
Asked by: Baroness Monckton of Dallington Forest (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill on the success of British farming.
Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
On Monday 21 October, the Government published 24 Impact Assessments, providing a comprehensive analysis on the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This analysis includes an assessment of impacts on sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing and construction. Our Impact Assessments provide initial analysis of the impacts that could follow, and we will continue to refine that as policy development progresses. Final impacts will depend on further policy decisions that are for secondary legislation. We have committed to full consultation on the implementation of this legislation, and expect this to begin this year, ensuring reforms work for employers and workers alike.
Asked by: Baroness Monckton of Dallington Forest (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill on the success of the UK manufacturing sector.
Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
On Monday 21 October, the Government published 24 Impact Assessments, providing a comprehensive analysis on the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This analysis includes an assessment of impacts on sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing and construction. Our Impact Assessments provide initial analysis of the impacts that could follow, and we will continue to refine that as policy development progresses. Final impacts will depend on further policy decisions that are for secondary legislation. We have committed to full consultation on the implementation of this legislation, and expect this to begin this year, ensuring reforms work for employers and workers alike.
Asked by: Baroness Monckton of Dallington Forest (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill on the success of the UK construction sector.
Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
On Monday 21 October, the Government published 24 Impact Assessments, providing a comprehensive analysis on the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This analysis includes an assessment of impacts on sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing and construction. Our Impact Assessments provide initial analysis of the impacts that could follow, and we will continue to refine that as policy development progresses. Final impacts will depend on further policy decisions that are for secondary legislation. We have committed to full consultation on the implementation of this legislation, and expect this to begin this year, ensuring reforms work for employers and workers alike.