Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025 Labour Market
"The answer to the noble Lord’s question is no. The Government have had to take tough decisions and we knew that they would have some impact. However, all the signs are going in the right direction—there are real signs of progress out there. When it comes to part-time workers, I …..." Baroness Sherlock - View Speech
"My Lords, I presume the noble Lord is referring to the stories about universal credit. The structure of universal credit was created by the last Government. It was designed to operate in and out of work. We have become aware that there were some imbalances in the system. As the …..." Baroness Sherlock - View Speech
"My Lords, as I am sure the noble Baroness knows, transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and Transport for London...." Baroness Sherlock - View Speech
"As I have said before, I can reassure the House that the Government are committed to their Employment Rights Bill and will make sure that the measures in it go ahead. There is a great deal of detail yet to be worked out. A lot of consultation is going on, …..." Baroness Sherlock - View Speech
"Are you finished? As I was saying, the Government understand that this is very disappointing for passengers, including the noble Baroness, and for businesses. We continue to encourage all sides to work together to resolve the dispute as quickly as possible...." Baroness Sherlock - View Speech
"I am advised that legislation is making its way through Parliament and will come to this House in due course, so we will have plenty of opportunity to debate it...." Baroness Sherlock - View Speech
"My Lords, I do not want to trade stats with the noble Lord but, hey, why not? If he looks carefully, as I am sure he has, at the most recent set of local labour market data, he will see that employment is up to record levels, economic inactivity is …..." Baroness Sherlock - View Speech
"My Lords, the labour market is resilient, with high employment and falling inactivity, but we acknowledge that there is more to be done, particularly for young people and those with health conditions. The Get Britain Working strategy is driving forward reforms and helping create a more inclusive labour market that …..." Baroness Sherlock - View Speech
"My Lords, if ever a Bill was set to be relitigated on a weekly basis, this House is the place to do it. The Government remain committed to our Employment Rights Bill. We believe that having appropriate rights for workers increases productivity and strengthens the labour market. On the broader …..." Baroness Sherlock - View Speech