Chris Stephens
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Business of the House
Chris Stephens Excerpts(7 years, 1 month ago)
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Mr Lidington
I will ask the relevant Minister to write to the hon. Gentleman.
Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West) (SNP)
May we have a debate in Government time and a statement on the abuse of job trials by unscrupulous employers? One instance was brought to my attention by a constituent who worked for a week without pay for Juice Garden, which has now been dropped by the Department for Work and Pensions which acknowledged the abuse of contract by that company. Does the Leader of the House share my concern that these companies are making use of free labour above and beyond what is reasonable for a job trial?
Mr Lidington
All workers should be treated properly and certainly in accordance with employment law. We expect responsible employers to treat people who are on a work trial or work experience with decency.