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Written question asked by Paul Blomfield (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 February 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 March 2020 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Foster (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 June 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.

Migrant Workers: Conditions of Employment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of the closure of immigration routes to lower paid work on levels of labour market abuse and exploitation.

Answer

The Government has been clear free movement is ending and a new immigration system will be introduced from January 2021.

The Government is committed to eradicating exploitation across all sectors of the labour market and migrant workers are no exception.

The focus of the Gangmasters Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) is on protecting vulnerable and exploited workers, who can raise concerns in confidence with the GLAA through their telephone line.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20475
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Conditions of employment Immigration controls Migrant workers Slavery
Link
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