Taylor Review: Working Practices Debate
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David Morris
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(7 years, 11 months ago)
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Margot James
That is a matter for the Department for Education. I agree that work experience is very important to young people and I am sure the Secretary of State will look favourably on that. My Department is looking to boost opportunities for lifelong learning to engender a culture in which people can progress in their careers.
David Morris (Morecambe and Lunesdale) (Con)
Before I became a Member of Parliament, I was self-employed for almost 30 years. I was also the self-employment ambassador to the previous Prime Minister, David Cameron, and I worked with Matthew Taylor on this report. I found him to be extremely non-partisan and an absolute gentleman. May I urge my hon. Friend to accept the proposed measures for the self-employed, especially the maternity and paternity benefits?
Margot James
I will certainly take on board my hon. Friend’s views, which are based on many years’ experience. I thank him for his contribution to the report.