Every parliamentary written question tabled by Gareth Bacon this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What steps the Department is taking to improve the requirements for annual reporting for small and mid-sized quoted companies.
The Government is reviewing non-financial reporting requirements and company size thresholds to simplify, streamline and reduce reporting obligations for all companies. Small quoted companies will benefit from the removal of unnecessary and duplicative re...
What steps his Department is taking to help support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Small businesses are the beating heart of our communities. The Government will boost small business growth and productivity by delivering upon the commitments within Labour’s Plan for Small Business published prior to the election.On 19th September 2024, ...
What steps the Department is taking to ensure audit requirements are (a) accessible and (b) affordable for small and mid-sized quoted companies.
Audit standards for UK companies are adopted and set by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), with reference to internationally-agreed standards. The law sets other requirements, such as which companies require audit.The Government will publish a draft A...
If he will make an estimate of the proportion of economic growth that will be created by small and medium-sized enterprises in the next five years.
Small and Medium Enterprises make a significant contribution to economic growth, they currently represent 99.9% of the UK’s business population, account for 16.7 million jobs (61% of total UK employment), and generate £2.4 trillion in annual turnover (53%...
With reference to the report entitled Labour's Plan to Make Work Pay, published on 24 May 2024, when he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to implement the policies set out in that report.
The Government is committed to delivering the Plan to Make Work Pay in full. The Employment Rights Bill will be introduced within the first 100 days in Government and will play a key role in delivering aspects of the Plan to Make Work Pay.Ministers are id...
What services are outsourced by his Department.
The department outsources direct support to businesses through our Business Support Helpline and through our Export Support Service in specific international markets, alongside mediation services related to responsible business behaviour. The department also funds outsourced legal advice and support to those postmasters affected by the Post Office IT issues.
With reference to the Government's plans to legislate on employment law within 100 days, what his planned timetable if for consulting on those legislative proposals.
The Government is committed to delivering the plan to Make Work Pay in full. The Employment Rights Bill will be key to delivery and we are committed to introducing this legislation to improve the rights of workers within 100 days.The details of this are in rapid developmentSome parts of the plan to Make Work Pay will take longer to review and implement. Work is underway to prepare consultations on several aspects of the plan. There are also parts of the plan that will not require primary legislation to implement. Ministers are identifying the most appropriate delivery mechanisms for the commitments in the plan and are committed to carrying out full and comprehensive consultation on the implementation of the plan to Make Work Pay.
Whether civil servants in his private office will have the right to switch off on (a) weekends and (b) evenings.
All DBT employees have an existing set of Terms and Conditions which confirm their expected hours of work. Given the nature of private office roles, employees may need to work additional or irregular hours, which is taken into account when determining the...
Whether he plans to allow workplace voting for trade union ballots; and whether he plans to introduce changes to secret trade union ballots.
The Government is committed to introduce modern, secure, electronic balloting and workplace balloting for trade union ballots. In doing so, we will ensure that the secrecy of the ballot is maintained.
What his policy is on electronic voting for trade union ballots; and if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of cyber security for electronic voting.
The Government has committed to introducing modern, secure, electronic balloting, while ensuring we maintain high standards of engagement, participation, and cyber security. Further information on the implementation of electronic balloting will be outline...
What his policy is on whether secondary picketing would apply in sectors subject to sectoral collective bargaining.
The Government has no intention of changing the law in relation to secondary action, including secondary picketing. We are working on establishing a Fair Pay Agreement in the social care sector and will bring forward proposals in due course.
Whether it is his policy that trade unions should be able to initiate industrial action across all employers in a sector subject to collective bargaining.
The Government is committed to bringing in a new era of partnership that sees employers, unions and Government work together in co-operation and through negotiation – putting an end to the worst strikes chaos seen in decades under the previous administration. The Employment Rights Bill will be introduced in the first 100 days in Government and will play a key role in delivering aspects of the Plan to Make Work Pay. This will include legislation on sectoral collective bargaining, with Adult Social Care being the first sector for this to be introduced
In which sectors his Department plans to introduce sectoral collective bargaining.
The Employment Rights Bill will be introduced in the first 100 days in Government and will play a key role in delivering aspects of the Plan to Make Work Pay. This will include legislation on sectoral collective bargaining, with Adult Social Care being the first sector for this to be introduced.
What estimate he has made of the cost to employers of plans to introduce statutory rights for trade union equality representatives.
The Government is committed to introducing statutory rights for trade union equality representatives to strengthen equality at work for all. Further information including impact assessments will be published in due course.
What his planned timetable is for each consultation relating to worker's rights.
The Government is committed to delivering the plan to Make Work Pay in full. The Employment Rights Bill will be key to delivery and we are committed to introducing this legislation to improve the rights of workers within 100 days.The details of this are in rapid developmentSome parts of the plan to Make Work Pay will take longer to review and implement. Work is underway to prepare consultations on several aspects of the plan. There are also parts of the plan that will not require primary legislation to implement. Ministers are identifying the most appropriate delivery mechanisms for the commitments in the plan and are committed to carrying out full and comprehensive consultation on the implementation of the plan to Make Work Pay.
How many separate Government consultations are planned to support implementation of the proposals relating to worker's rights; and what the planned scope of each consultation is.
The Government is committed to delivering the plan to Make Work Pay in full. The Employment Rights Bill will be key to delivery and we are committed to introducing this legislation to improve the rights of workers within 100 days.The details of this are in rapid developmentSome parts of the plan to Make Work Pay will take longer to review and implement. Work is underway to prepare consultations on several aspects of the plan. There are also parts of the plan that will not require primary legislation to implement. Ministers are identifying the most appropriate delivery mechanisms for the commitments in the plan and are committed to carrying out full and comprehensive consultation on the implementation of the plan to Make Work Pay.
Whether he plans to (a) increase the level and (b) promote the use of trade union facility time in the private sector.
The Government is committed to ensuring there is sufficient facilities time for all trade union representatives, in both the public and private sector, so that they have capacity to represent and defend workers, negotiate with employers and conduct training.