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CIPD

Meetings with ministers

33

In the last 12 months

11

Different ministers

11

Lobbying firms used

2

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
16 June 2026Kate DeardenDBTA roundtable meeting to discuss the upcoming Zero hours and similar contracts with Business Representative Organisations
13 May 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss what businesses can do to combat anti-semitism in the workplace
13 March 2026Jacqui SmithDfEPre-briefing stakeholders ahead of the Youth Guarantee and Growth and Skills Levy announcements on 16 March
16 December 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss the Parental leave and pay review including statutory paternity leave and NICs relief
27 November 2025Jacqui SmithDfEYouth Futures Foundation Good Work Summit Private Roundtable
25 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
24 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
20 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss the role of the Dispute Resolution System Taskforce and reforming the dispute resolution system to work both for workers and employers
12 November 2025Gillian MerronDHSCto discuss women's health and work
6 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo provide speaking remarks on the Employment Rights Bill at The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development conference
23 October 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and Managing the Future of Work
23 September 2025Kate DeardenDBTIntroductory meeting and to discuss the Employment Rights Bill and the implementation roadmap
14 July 2025Justin MaddersDBTPanel discussion hosted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and Prospect to discuss the Government's role in ensuring key labour market institutions can support employers and trade unions in adapting to the measures introduced by the Government's plan to Make Work Pay
30 June 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap
23 June 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo provide speaking remarks at a Parliamentary Reception on the progress of the Employment Rights Bill
5 June 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss implementation timeframes and roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill in addition to expanding the list of ‘relevant independent advisers’ who may advise employees and workers on settlement agreements so that it also includes HR professionals with an appropriate qualification
24 April 2025Liz KendallDWPPart of a visit on the government’s plans to improve menopause support in the workplace
23 April 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and employment tribunals
24 February 2025Stephen KinnockDHSCTo discuss carers support in employment
24 February 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss support for unpaid carers in addition to the Government’s progress on supporting working carers, including through the Employment Rights Bill and the review of Carers Leave.
18 February 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the passage of the Employment Rights Bill
27 November 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill, collective rights, collective rights, statutory recognition and industrial action notices
25 November 2024Alison McGovernDWPA discussion on Statutory Sick Pay
20 November 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill , zero hours contracts unfair dismissal
30 October 2024Alison McGovernDWPTo listen to stakeholder feedback on DWP related measures announced in the Budget and make the case for the White Paper and the need to reform to ensure people have access to opportunities to get into and get on in work.
29 October 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss employment rights and statutory sick pay
29 October 2024Alison McGovernDWPSSP Roundtable to discuss strengthening Statutory Sick Pay and consultation on the percentage rate for those earning below the flat rate of SSP.
14 October 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill, Labour Market Enforcement and CIPD Local Pilots
10 October 2024Alison McGovernDWPCall to discuss the Statutory Sick Pay Clauses of the Employment Right's Bill, gauge sentiment and signpost the upcoming consulation publication
8 October 2024Angela RaynerMHCLGTo discuss the make work pay plan and Employment Rights Bill
1 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss Make Work Play including zero hours contract and unfair dismal
1 October 2024Angela RaynerMHCLGTo discuss unfair dismissal and the Employment Rights Bill
30 July 2024Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the plan to Make Work Pay and statutory sick pay

Consultant lobbying firms

  • 5654 & Company Limited
    April to June 2026
  • Connect Public Affairs Limited
    July to September 2024
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development”, “The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.