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<p>Specific rates are a matter for each individual contractor, but assurances are
provided to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the National Living Wage.
In April 2019 Government will increase the National Living Wage to £8.21 per hour.
This is an above inflation increase that will see a full-time minimum wage worker
over £2,750 better off over the course of a year compared to when the policy was introduced.</p><p>We
value all of our staff and they all deserve a fair and competitive wage, whether they
are directly employed or working through our contractors. The Department has agreed
with its facilities management contractor that they will align the pay of their cleaning,
catering, mailroom and security staff to the appropriate median rates for that occupation,
as identified in the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings. The median applies from
1 March 2019 and will be aligned annually.</p><p> </p>
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