Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what gender awareness training staff at HMRC have undertaken in relation to their role in enforcing payment of national minimum wage rates; and whether HMRC has a gender awareness strategy in place for implementing that role.

The government is determined that everyone who is entitled to the NMW receives it. If anyone thinks they are not receiving at least the minimum wage, they can contact Acas, in confidence, on 0300 123 1100 or submit a query online using the link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pay-and-work-rights-complaints .

Staff across HMRC contribute to enforcing NMW, including lawyers, technical advisers, and those specialising in criminal investigations.

All HMRC staff are required to complete mandatory training on Equality & Diversity, with a mandatory requirement for all managers to undertake the training on Unconscious Bias. In addition to these, HMRC has a selection of other gender awareness training courses available, which staff are encouraged to undertake as a part of their continuous professional development.

HMRC has a Gender Policy, which provides guidance on implementing all relevant legislative obligations, including the General Equality Duty in the Equality Act 2010 which applies to public sector organisations.