Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Cameron of Lochiel (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Sarwar (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Young People in Scotland: Employment Opportunities
- Question
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To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the Employment Rights Act 2025 on employment opportunities for young people in Scotland.
- Answer
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My Lords, the Government have published a comprehensive assessment of the Employment Rights Act in consultation with experts. The assessment shows that the Act could benefit 18 million workers across the UK and could increase employment. Our analysis further shows that young workers stand to be amongst the biggest beneficiaries of these reforms. Scotland is also expected to benefit more significantly, with around 55% of workers projected to gain from the Act.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 859 cc959-962
- Session
- 2026-27
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Employment Employment schemes Scotland Young people
- Legislation
- Employment Rights Act 2025
- Link
- View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk
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- 2026-09-16 15:05:07 +0100
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