Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Lord Wilson of Sedgefield

Tuesday 20th October 2015 Commons Chamber

[Phil Wilson (Sedgefield) (Lab)]

Can the Minister guarantee that in the EU negotiations there will be no dilution of employment laws?

[Mr Philip Hammond]

In the negotiations, we are seeking to ensure that the EU is focused on greater competitiveness, but we also recognise the EU’s important role in protecting employment rights.