House of Commons · General Debate
02 May 2023 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Paula Barker Lab Liverpool Wavertree
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Paula Barker raised concerns about national minimum wage in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Opened the debate
The Bill aims to enforce the national minimum wage more rigorously, especially for care workers who are often underpaid due to employers not accounting for travel time between clients. The proposal would ensure accountability and provide local councils with a framework to oversee pay standards and practices, addressing issues of recruitment and retention in an undervalued sector.
Proposes a Bill to enforce the national minimum wage more effectively for care workers, highlighting that over half are paid less than the legal minimum due to lack of compensation for travel time. The bill seeks to ensure local councils can deliver pay transparency and enforcement against underpayment.