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Agricultural Wages Board

Proceeding contribution from Owen Paterson (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 24 April 2013. It occurred during Opposition day on Agricultural Wages Board.

The hon. Gentleman has misunderstood. All the existing conditions continue.

As I say, abolition will remove outdated and prescriptive regulations that hamper the ability of industry to offer flexible modern employment packages, such as the payment of annual salaries. It will simplify employment legislation in the sector, provide transparency and make it easier to recruit workers. In the absence of the board, farmers and workers will be able to agree employment terms and conditions that suit the requirements of the farming sector and the particular circumstances of individuals.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
561 c936 
Session
2012-13
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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