Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Norman Lamb and Alec Shelbrooke

Tuesday 26th November 2013 Commons Chamber

[Norman Lamb]

I completely share the hon. Lady’s concern about care companies that do not pay the minimum wage. All care companies should meet their obligations in law to pay the minimum wage. HMRC has done a lot of work, focusing on the care sector, and I have been absolutely clear that there is an obligation for those care companies to meet their requirements under the national minimum wage legislation. We cannot get good care on the back of exploiting low-paid workers.

[Alec Shelbrooke (Elmet and Rothwell) (Con)]

2. What steps he is taking to ensure that compassionate care is at the heart of the NHS.