BRAINTREE’S MP will not sign a motion calling for a maximum temperature in the workplace.

James Cleverly, MP for Braintree, said in a post on his Facebook page that despite being contacted by a number of people this summer regarding the issue, he would not be signing the Early Day Motion.

My Cleverly said: “I made the decision when I was first elected that I would not be signing any EDM’s as they are completely powerless and surprisingly expensive to administer.

“The UK has a world-beating health and safety regime, which provides protection for workers while also ensuring employers are not burdened by excessive regulations.

“Thanks to the work of the Health and Safety Executive to simplify regulations and remove unnecessary requirements, businesses have been boosted and workers have never been safer.

“If a significant number of employees are complaining about a high temperature, employers should be carrying out risk assessments and should act on the results.

"While of course I understand concerns that there is no legal maximum, I do not feel that setting a universal temperature ceiling across the board is the best way to manage the issue.”