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<p>The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills does not collate this information
centrally, however, I refer my Hon. Friend to the additional information which was
placed in the Libraries of the House in response to a question from the Hon. Member
for Islington South and Finsbury UIN <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2015-11-19/17042/"
target="_blank">17042</a>. Acas were notified of 12,791 Early Conciliation claims
relating to the Wages Act from April to September 2015.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally,
there were 9,494 Employment Tribunal claims relating to unauthorised deductions from
wages in the most recent six months for which HMCTS data is available (April to September
2015, <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/collections/tribunals-statistics" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/collections/tribunals-statistics</a>).</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>The Government publishes clear advice for employers and workers on
deductions from pay which can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/understanding-your-pay/deductions-from-your-pay"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/understanding-your-pay/deductions-from-your-pay</a>.
A worker’s pay cannot be reduced below the National Minimum Wage (NMW) except in very
limited circumstances – even if the worker agrees to the deduction.</p><p> </p><p>HM
Revenue and Customs (HMRC) enforces the NMW, and anyone concerned about underpayment
of the NMW should call Acas’s confidential helpline on 0300 123 1100 or visit <a href="http://www.acas.org.uk/nmw"
target="_blank">http://www.acas.org.uk/nmw</a>. HMRC will respond to every complaint
they receive.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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