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<p>Both the Government and independent research have identified that zero hours contracts
are beneficial for the labour market as they allow flexibility for both employers
and individuals. The latest figures show that only 2.4% of the UK’s workforce are
on a zero hours contracts because, for that small proportion, that may be the right
contract for them.</p><p> </p><p>In the Review of Modern Working Practices, Matthew
Taylor said that banning zero hours contracts altogether “would negatively impact
many more people than it helped". We agree with his assessment and have committed
to bring forward legislation to introduce the right to request a more predictable
and stable contract for all workers, including those on zero hours contracts. This
will allow individuals and businesses to strike the right balance between flexibility
and job security.</p>
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