Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether UK National Minimum Wage resource has been dedicated to the maritime sector.

All businesses, irrespective of size or business sector, are responsible for paying the correct minimum wage to their staff. HMRC does not stand for anyone failing to meet their obligation to pay at least the minimum wage.

As of March 2022 HMRC had 390 full time equivalent National Minimum Wage (NMW) officers in post. NMW officers work across all sectors in the UK, including the maritime sector, undertaking targeted activity where they identify a potential risk.

HMRC takes seriously and considers all complaints received, 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:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pay-and-work-rights-complaints.  HMRC also welcomes information from third parties, if any person or organisation has information about potential NMW breaches they can get in touch with us via GOV.UK by searching “pay and work rights complaints”.