Equal Pay Legislation

Baroness Lister of Burtersett Excerpts

Tuesday 10th March 2020 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Scott of Bybrook]

Yes, it is a complex issue, and the Government will be looking into it over the next year.

[Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Lab)]

My Lords, the Minister explained why the right to know may be difficult, but she has not explained why she said that it will not help. Could she explain that now?

[Baroness Scott of Bybrook]

The issue about it helping is that certain women will not want to ask that question in case they will be at a disadvantage, because they will fear for their jobs and their relationships with their fellow colleagues. Therefore, we need to know from employees and employers what is the best way to make sure that people get equal pay in this country.