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National Minimum Wage
02 May 2023
Lead MP
Paula Barker
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Employment
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Paula Barker raised concerns about national minimum wage in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
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.
Paula Barker
Lab
Liverpool Wavertree
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.
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