House of Commons · Petition P002648
Wage floor to the furlough scheme
02 February 2021
Presented 1 time by 2 MPs
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At a glance
This petition concerning wage floor to the furlough scheme was presented to Parliament once by 2 MPs.
Issue summary
The petition addresses the issue that millions of low-paid workers on the Government’s furlough scheme are being paid less than the National Minimum Wage, which is deemed unacceptable by the petitioners.
Action requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to introduce a wage floor in the furlough scheme to ensure no worker receives less than the National Minimum Wage.
Key facts
- Over two million workers have been paid less than the National Minimum Wage this year.
- This number is nearly five times as many workers as in 2019.
- The petition has gained more than 15,000 signatures.
Presentation timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
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Presented 02 February 2021
The Government currently instruct people to stay at home, but too many simply cannot afford to do so. Ensuring that no one on furlough is paid less than the minimum wage is the least the Government should do, though they should do much more. The following petition is about ensuring that this crisis is not paid for on the backs of low-paid workers. I present to the House of Commons this petition of residents of the United Kingdom, alongside a corresponding petition online, which has gained more than 15,000 signatures on the subject of introducing a wage floor to the furlough scheme. The petition states: