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Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill

A Bill to amend the Welfare Reform Act 2012 to provide that a Universal Credit claimant may not be sanctioned for refusing work on a zero hours contract; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Universal Credit Sanctions (Zero Hours Contracts) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 20 June 2022 by Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 20 Jun 2022

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 Nov 2023.