Overview

This bill amends the Gangmasters Licensing Act 2004 to extend its provisions to the construction industry. This aims to protect workers in the construction sector from exploitation by rogue gangmasters.

Description

The Gangmasters Licensing Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill extends the scope of the 2004 Act to include the construction industry. This means that businesses supplying workers to construction sites will be subject to the same licensing and regulatory requirements as those operating in sectors already covered by the Act.

Key Changes:

• Adds "construction work" to the list of activities covered by the Gangmasters Licensing Act 2004.
• Defines "construction work" and "construction industry" using existing legal definitions from the Industrial Training (Construction Board) Order 1964 and related orders.

The bill takes effect two months after it is passed.

Government Spending

The bill's impact on government spending is not explicitly stated within the provided text. The costs associated with enforcing the extended regulations within the construction industry would need to be factored into future budget planning.

Groups Affected

The groups potentially affected by this bill include:

• Construction workers: The bill aims to protect them from exploitation by ensuring that the businesses employing them are licensed and regulated.
• Businesses supplying workers to the construction industry: These businesses will need to comply with the licensing requirements of the Gangmasters Licensing Act 2004.
• Government agencies responsible for enforcing the Act: These agencies will likely see an increase in their workload due to the inclusion of the construction sector.

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