Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many investigations there were into employers for paying less than the minimum wage in Wales in each year since 2010.

The Government is determined that everyone who is entitled to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) receives it. Anyone who feels they have been underpaid NMW or NLW should contact the Acas helpline on 0300 123 1100. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reviews all complaints that are referred to them.

HMRC does not record statistics on complaints or the outcomes of its investigations by reference to countries of the United Kingdom, Government regions, constituencies or counties. In 2015-16, HMRC identified arrears of almost £10.3 million for over 58,000 workers from 958 employers.

I refer the honourable Member to the answer of 18^th July (Written Question 42723) for information on prosecution results. There have been no prosecutions in Wales.