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Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 March 2015 on behalf of the Treasury.

Minimum Wage

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 9 March 2015 to Question 222025, if he will provide a breakdown of the figures in the Answer by employment sector in the most recent year or years for which that data is available.

Answer

The Government takes the enforcement of National Minimum Wage very seriously. Any worker who believes that they are being paid below the minimum wage should make a complaint to the Pay & Work Rights Helpline on 0800 917 2368. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) review every complaint that is referred to them by the Pay and Work Rights Helpline. In addition, HMRC conducts risk-based enforcement activities in sectors or areas where there is a higher risk of workers not getting paid the legal minimum wage.

It is only possible to provide a breakdown of the figures by employment sector and gender from the year 2013/14, which is attached in the table below.

Employment Sector

M

F

Total

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES

2432

1878

4310

HUMAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK ACTIVITIES

1152

2836

3988

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION

2165

1177

3342

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES

928

2212

3140

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICE ACTIVITIES

1347

971

2318

FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ACTIVITIES

681

1357

2038

OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES

314

847

1161

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

256

254

510

CONSTRUCTION

468

1

469

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

390

77

467

EDUCATION

81

372

453

MANUFACTURING

126

58

184

PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES

41

50

91

REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES

30

31

61

WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES

37

18

55

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING

7

9

16

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE; COMPULSORY SOCIAL SECURITY

4

0

4

ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY

2

0

2

ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS AS EMPLOYERS; UNDIFFERENTIATED GOODS-AND

1

1

SERVICES-PRODUCING ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS FOR OWN USE

TOTALS

10461

12149

22610

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
226921
Session
2014-15
Related items
Minimum Wage
Monday, 9 March 2015
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Minimum wage Non-payment
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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