Debates between Ian Lavery and Greg Clark during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ian Lavery and Greg Clark
Thursday 8th January 2015

(9 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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That is not the Government’s policy and I do not agree with the suggestion. I take great pride in the fact that the brightest and best people in the world want to come and study at our excellent universities. It is great news that we heard just before Christmas that we have record numbers of overseas students applying for admission to university in this country next year. When they come here, they will receive the most cordial of welcomes.

Ian Lavery Portrait Ian Lavery (Wansbeck) (Lab)
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Most companies pay the national minimum wage, but increasingly we have seen more companies not wishing to pay it and developing numerous professional scams—making individuals pay for uniforms, non-payment of mileage, bogus employment and bogus apprenticeships. What will the Government do to police the national minimum wage effectively in respect of these companies?