HC Deb 13 February 2002 vol 380 c446W
Dr. Cable

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when the Government's consultation paper on employment status is due to be published; and if she will make a statement. [35305]

Alan Johnson

We are just beginning a review of employment status in relation to statutory employment rights. As part of this review, we are holding initial discussions with stakeholders, which will inform a discussion document, which we intend to publish in late spring.