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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 1 May 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 May 2018. It was answered by Caroline Dinenage (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 May 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Social Services: Minimum Wage

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effect on providers of local authority-commissioned care for people with learning disabilities of historical back-pay liability.

Answer

The Government recognises the pressures that sleep-in liabilities are placing on social care providers of all sizes, and is exploring options to minimise any impact on the sector. Any intervention to support the sector would need to be proportionate and necessary.

In the interim, the Government will continue to work closely with stakeholders to ensure that we have a clear understanding of any impact the sector may face.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
140099
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Learning disability Minimum wage Social services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk