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Migrant Workers: Social Services

Asked by Neil O'BrienConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 18 November 2024UIN 13811

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to review the treatment of migrant workers in the care sector.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The Government is deeply concerned by reports of unethical practices relating to international recruits within the adult social care sector. UK Visas and Immigration continue to investigate and take action, alongside partners, where evidence of abuse is found, engaging with the Gangmasters Labour Abuse Authority and other relevant agencies to hold employers to account and working with Department for Health and Social Care to support impacted workers.

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