Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Welsh Government on the use of zero hours contracts in Wales.

I hold regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues and the Welsh Government. Both Government and independent research has identified that zero hours contracts are an important part of a flexible, modern labour market. However, the Government shares the concerns regarding job security which is why the Prime Minister asked Matthew Taylor to carry out an independent review of employment practices. The review was published on 11th July and we have committed to respond fully in due course.