Lord Leong

My Lords, first, backing young people is one of the most important investments that we can make in the country’s future. We are determined to tackle the rise in youth unemployment…

First, let me say that collective bargaining is not a dirty word. The Government recognise the important role that collective bargaining can play in supporting good workplace rela…

I also gently remind noble Lords that the minimum wage is carefully considered by the independent Low Pay Commission, chaired by the noble Baroness, Lady Stroud, which examines th…

The noble Lord would not expect me to agree with him, and I do not. As I mentioned in yesterday’s debate on the regret amendment, and I shall share it again, Confucius reminds us…

My Lords, I fully acknowledge that businesses face challenges and that micro-businesses operate with narrow margins and encounter real pressures, and these businesses are the ones…

My Lords, the Government agree that a strong voice for workers is a positive for the economy as a whole. We believe the best way of delivering that is to start with implementing t…

My Lords, as with other relevant EU directives, the Department for Business and Trade is monitoring the EU directive on adequate minimum wages. As we are no longer an EU member st…