Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what investigations (a) have been concluded and (b) remain ongoing for alleged non-payment of the minimum wage by Mitie Group companies in the last two years.

The Government is determined that everyone who is entitled to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) receives it. Anyone who feels they have been underpaid NMW or NLW should contact the Acas helpline on 0300 123 1100. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reviews all complaints that are referred to them. Additionally, HMRC collates and analyses data from various sources in order to identify those employers who are potentially more likely to be underpaying NMW or NLW so that they can undertake targeted enforcement against those employers.

For reasons of confidentiality, HMRC does not divulge information relating to the affairs of an individual or company or confirm whether or not there is an ongoing enquiry. HMRC investigates all cases where it is believed an employer is not paying its workers the minimum wage to ensure those workers receive what they are owed under the law.