Deregulation Bill

Debate between Lord Hardie and Lord Rooker

Tuesday 21st October 2014 Lords Chamber

[Lord Rooker]

The noble Lord has not said he is taking it back to the Government.

[Lord Hardie (CB)]

Can I clarify in my own mind what the argument is? As I understand the Minister, the justification for the clause is that it would meet the test of the Red Tape Challenge. However, I also understand that the burden of the power will still exist for a tribunal to make an observation in the same terms as a recommendation. I am struggling to understand how that does not impose upon the employer the same burden as exists at the moment. Perhaps the Minister could help me out.