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Debate between Alex Easton and Seema Malhotra
Wednesday 10th December 2025

(6 days, 1 hour ago)

Commons Chamber
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Seema Malhotra Portrait Seema Malhotra
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The hon. Lady will be aware of the Supreme Court judgment, which gave clarity on this issue. We expect that all providers will follow that ruling.

Alex Easton Portrait Alex Easton (North Down) (Ind)
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Has the Minister considered using all the Government’s levers in female-dominated low-paid sectors, including uprating the minimum wage and strengthening fair work standards in social care, early years and the cleaning industry?

Seema Malhotra Portrait Seema Malhotra
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The hon. Member will be aware of the work we are doing to ensure that we support women in all the ways we can.

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