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Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 5 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 September 2003. It was answered by Chris Pond (Labour) on Thursday, 18 September 2003 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Dept for Work and Pensions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has been been undertaken of Operation Gangmaster; and what plans there are to make an assessment.
Answer

Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment has been undertaken of Operation Gangmaster; and what plans there are to make an assessment. [128787] Mr. Pond: A hearing on gangmasters by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee took place before the summer recess. The report was published on 18 September 2003. Operation Gangmaster will be reviewed in the light of the Committee's recommendations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128787; 410 c913W;410 c911W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Agriculture Casual workers Gangmasters Seasonal workers Operation Gangmaster
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk