Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the number of labour inspectors required to enforce new employment rights measures in each of the next three years.

This government has significantly increased funding for employment rights compliance. The Fair Work Agency's budget in 2026/27 is £60.1m, a significant increase on the budgets of its predecessor organisations.

Bringing together state enforcement means less duplication and better use of public money. The government is committed to ensuring the Fair Work Agency has the resources it needs to do its job, both in terms of funding and capability.