Employment: Zero-hour Contracts
Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Roberts of Llandudno
Viscount Younger of Leckie
The noble Lord raises some very specific questions. I can confirm that zero-hours contracts are a legitimate form of employment and they were introduced in both Hansard and the catering departments to replace existing casual contracts, so there is an improvement there. The zero-hours contracts, when compared to the previous contracts, give staff the same employment rights as those enjoyed by full-time staff.
Lord Roberts of Llandudno (LD)
My Lords, when the Minister brings his report to the House, will he include those working in Parliament itself, especially catering department workers on zero-hour contracts?
Viscount Younger of Leckie
I believe that I have already given that reassurance and some examples to the House.