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Working Hours: Ribble Valley

Commons · Question 114565 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 2 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Maya Ellis

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure that workers in Ribble Valley constituency have the right to a guaranteed hours contract.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 2 Mar 2026

The Employment Rights Act 2025 will ensure people can have the security they need by giving eligible workers the right to guaranteed hours.The next stage in implementation is a full public consultation on how the measures are implemented. Consultation wil...