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Richard Fuller Excerpts
Tuesday 31st January 2017

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Margot James Portrait Margot James
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I am sorry; I did not follow all the hon. Gentleman’s question. However, I know that the Treasury is looking into the fairness of taxation as between self-employed people and the rest of the workforce. I will read the hon. Gentleman’s question in Hansard and write to him accordingly.

Richard Fuller Portrait Richard Fuller (Bedford) (Con)
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The ranks of self-employed people are being expanded by an increase in independent working. Will my hon. Friend ensure that labour market regulations are updated so that employee rights are maintained?

Margot James Portrait Margot James
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I very much agree with the thrust of my hon. Friend’s question. The Prime Minister has appointed Matthew Taylor to undertake a review of employment practices in the modern economy to ensure that while we embrace new technologies, we also protect workers’ rights.