Lord Forsyth of Drumlean
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(10 years, 10 months ago)
Lords ChamberMy Lords, if we can be quick, I think that it is this side.
I am grateful to the noble Lord. Am I having an aberration? The opposition Front Bench complained about loopholes introduced by the agency workers scheme. Will my noble friend confirm that the scheme was introduced by the previous Labour Government?
My Lords, the noble Lord is right—but, equally, we must close the loopholes and avoid the abuse of low-cost labour from eastern Europe.