Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether trade union experience is considered desirable in recruitment of members of the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority board; and if she will make a statement.

The Board of the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) is constituted under The Gangmasters (Licensing Authority) Regulations 2015. Recruitment to the Board follows a fair and open process in line with the Government’s code of practice on public appointments.

Anyone with relevant experience and ability to contribute to the GLAA Board is able to apply to recruitment rounds.

The Home Secretary has not discussed the effectiveness of the GLAA Board with trade union representatives.