Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the rate of remuneration for (a) cleaners, (b) security guards and (c) catering staff in his Department in (i) Greater London and (ii) outside Greater London.

The Department does not directly employ cleaners, security staff or catering staff. Specific rates of pay are a matter for each individual contractor, as the employer, but assurances are provided to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage.

The rates of pay for staff varies according to role, region and experience and have the following ranges:

- Catering staff from £7.83 to £11.12

- Cleaning staff from £8.75 to £9.95

- Security staff from £9.22 to £9.98