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Written question asked by Chris Law (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 2025. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 March 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Agriculture: Seasonal Workers

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC have taken to ensure farms employing workers on the Seasonal Worker visa are being paid the National Living Wage in (a) 2023 and (b) 2024.

Answer

The Government is determined that everyone who is entitled to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) receives it. All businesses, irrespective of size or business sector, are responsible for paying the correct minimum wage to their staff.

HMRC continue to crack down on employers who ignore the law, ensuring workers receive the wages to which they are entitled.

HMRC continue to undertake compliance activity within the agriculture sector across the UK. However, we do not hold specific data on how many of our interventions in this sector employ seasonal workers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37200
Session
2024-26
Related items
Agriculture: Seasonal Workers
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Agriculture Visas Seasonal workers Living wage
Link
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