Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill Debate
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George Howarth
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Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill
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Paul Scully
My hon. Friend is right that good work should be done collaboratively by employers and employees, with Members of Parliament leaning into that as well. That is what happened in the case that was cited earlier of JDE and the Kenco factory in Banbury. Although the hon. Member for Brent North launched his campaign there, the situation was resolved through talks and negotiations within the current structure and without this legislation.
Sir George Howarth (Knowsley) (Lab)
If the Minister considers the history of employment reform, the abolition of child labour, health and safety at work and equal pay for women all required primary legislation. What is his alternative to primary legislation for this issue?
Paul Scully
I will cover that as I continue with my remarks. I am not sure that we should equate child labour with fire and rehire, but I will develop that argument.