PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Social Services: Minimum Wage (9 May 2018)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) care homes and (b) individuals who pay directly for care who are unable to afford to pay the six-year back payment liability to carers.

Asked by:
Darren Jones (Labour)

The Department commissioned analysis to assess the impact of National Minimum Wage sleep-in liabilities across the social care sector. This work forms part of the evidence base that is being used to assess options and is subject to further analysis and refinement. Consequently, there is currently no timetable for sharing this information.

Personal budget holders and individuals arranging their own care are often amongst the most vulnerable in society. HM Revenue and Customs are working with local authorities to ensure that personal budget holders receive the necessary help and support.

Answered by:
Dame Caroline Dinenage (Conservative)
16 May 2018