Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions she has had with representatives of Uber on the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Uber BV and others v Aslam and others, [2021] UKSC 5.

The Uber Supreme Court judgment was clear that those who qualify as workers under existing employment law are entitled to rights such as the minimum wage, and all gig economy businesses should ensure they are fulfilling their legal responsibilities.

The Department for Business and Trade cannot comment on individual circumstances or the working practices of individual companies, however representatives of Uber engage regularly with the Department. The Government continues to welcome innovation and entrepreneurship, to drive improved consumer choice and competition, ensuring the UK is one of the best places to work and to grow a business.