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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-10more like thismore than 2014-06-10
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Minimum Wage more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government under what circumstances employers are legally allowed to pay workers less than the national minimum wage. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL231 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-06-24more like thismore than 2014-06-24
answer text <p> </p><p>There are no circumstances where if a worker is entitled to the National Minimum Wage that an employer can pay less than the National Minimum Wage. However, under the legislation certain types of workers are not entitled to the minimum wage. These are:</p><p> </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/selfemployed" target="_blank">self-employed people</a> running their own business</li><li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/director" target="_blank">company directors</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/volunteering/pay-and-expenses" target="_blank">volunteers</a> or voluntary workers</li><li>workers on a government employment programme, eg the Work Programme</li><li>family members of the employer living in the employer's home</li><li>non-family members living in the employer's home who share in the work and leisure activities, are treated as one of the family and aren't charged for meals or accommodation (eg au pairs)</li><li>workers younger than school leaving age (usually 16)</li><li>higher and further education students on a work placement up to 1 year</li><li>workers on government pre-apprenticeships schemes</li><li>people on the following European Union programmes: Leonardo da Vinci, Youth in Action, Erasmus, Comenius</li><li>people working on a Jobcentre Plus Work trial for 6 weeks</li><li>members of the armed forces</li><li>share fishermen</li><li>prisoners</li><li>people living and working in a religious community</li></ul><p> </p><p>Additionally, people carrying out work experience and internships will not get the minimum wage if they are:</p><p> </p><ul><li>a student doing work experience as part of a higher or further education course</li><li>of <a href="https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school" target="_blank">compulsory school age</a></li><li>a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/volunteering/pay-and-expenses" target="_blank">volunteer</a> or doing voluntary work</li><li>on a government or European programme</li><li>work shadowing</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Employers and workers with queries about the application of the National Minimum Wage can access free and confidential advice through the Pay and Work Rights Helpline on 0800 917 2368.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-06-24T11:15:33.0039565Zmore like thismore than 2014-06-24T11:15:33.0039565Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
1694005
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-05more like thismore than 2024-03-05
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Iron and Steel: Port Talbot more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide support to those whose livelihoods previously relied on employment at the Port Talbot steel works. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL3042 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
answer text <p>The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) stands ready to support anyone affected by redundancy with our Rapid Response Service offer. This is a service designed to give support and advice to employers and their employees when faced with redundancy.</p><p> </p><p>This service is co-ordinated nationally by the National Employer and Partnership Team and is managed by Jobcentre Plus. Delivery partners include Careers Wales, local training providers, Money Helper and ReAct Plus in Wales.</p><p> </p><p>The Rapid Response Service offer is flexible and can include a range of options (see below) that can be pulled together into an appropriate support package. This package will be tailored to meet the needs of the employer, the individuals affected and the local community.</p><p> </p><p>The range of support available from Jobcentre Plus and partners may include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Help with job search including CV writing, interview skills, where to find jobs and how to apply for them.</li><li>Connecting people to jobs in the labour market</li><li>Help to identify transferable skills and skills gaps (linked to the local labour market).</li><li>What benefits they may get and how to claim.</li></ul><p> </p><p>DWP are also working closely with the Transition Board that was established to support the people, businesses and communities affected by the proposals for Tata Steel in Port Talbot.</p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
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less than 2024-03-12T14:42:03.16Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-12T14:42:03.16Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
968822
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-09-05more like thismore than 2018-09-05
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Students: Loans more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to provide assistance to students paying over six per cent in interest on their tuition fees and maintenance loans. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL10106 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-09-13more like thismore than 2018-09-13
answer text <p>The system of variable interest rates based on income is progressive, and ensures that higher earners make a fair contribution to the sustainability of the higher education system.</p><p> </p><p>Student loan interest rates vary with income. Only borrowers earning over £45,000 and those in study pay the maximum interest rate of 6.3% and many will be charged less than this. The system of variable interest rates help ensure that the highest earners make a higher total contribution than those on lower incomes.</p><p> </p><p>Reducing interest rates would benefit high earners only. That is why the government has increased the repayment threshold from tax year 2018-19 and will increase the repayment threshold again in April 2019, reducing monthly repayments for all borrowers earning above £25,000.</p><p> </p><p>We believe that it is right that students should contribute to the cost of their higher education and that this contribution should be linked to their income. This means that those who have benefited the most from their education repay their fair share.</p>
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
question first answered
less than 2018-09-13T14:38:53.903Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-13T14:38:53.903Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
1522071
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-13more like thismore than 2022-10-13
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Public Expenditure: Brexit more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of how much money was saved by the UK leaving the EU; and how this money has been spent. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL2611 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-27more like thismore than 2022-10-27
answer text The UK Government has determined an additional £14.6 billion of spending by 2024-25 can be allocated to its domestic priorities, rather than be sent in contributions to the EU. This additional spending was included in the overall spending plans that the government set out at previous Spending Reviews. The last Spending Review in 2021 set departmental budgets up to 2024-25. Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 plans are set out on the gov.uk website. more like this
answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie remove filter
question first answered
less than 2022-10-27T12:55:08.977Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-27T12:55:08.977Z
answering member
4169
label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter