New Clause 87 - Regulations under Part 1 and 2

Employment Rights Bill – in the House of Commons at 7:36 pm on 11 March 2025.

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“When making regulations under Parts 1 and 2 of this Act, the Secretary of State must have regard to the following objectives—

(a) the international competitiveness of the economy of the United Kingdom; and

(b) the economic growth of the United Kingdom in the medium to long term.”—(Greg Smith.)

This new clause would require the Secretary of State, when making regulations under Part 1 and 2 of the Bill, to have regard to the objective of the international competitiveness of the economy and its growth in the medium to long term.

Brought up.

Question put, That the clause be added to the Bill.

Division number 116 Employment Rights Bill — New Clause 87 - Regulations under Part 1 and 2

Aye: 106 MPs

No: 341 MPs

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The House divided: Ayes 106, Noes 340.

Question accordingly negatived.