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David Simpson
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(7 years, 1 month ago)
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Margot James
Indeed, what the hon. Lady refers to as bogus self-employment is one of the reasons why the Prime Minister appointed Matthew Taylor to review employment protection in the context of the modern economy. She raises some good points, and I trust her Committee will be investigating them. My Department will co-operate fully.
David Simpson (Upper Bann) (DUP)
As well as the whole issue around modern working practices, what more can the Government do to incorporate productivity within this?
Margot James
Productivity is a crucial part of our industrial strategy, as are good employee communications and practice. The union between Matthew Taylor’s report and the industrial strategy will focus very much on improving productivity as the basis of improving people’s earning power.