§ Glenda JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether a worker's registration certificate guarantees its holder protection under minimum wage legislation. [156936]
§ Mr. SutcliffeWe have announced that individuals from the accession states will be entitled to work in the UK provided they meet certain conditions. These will include registering with the Home Office under its workers' registration scheme, which was announced on 23 February.
Most of these individuals will then be entitled to the national minimum wage, although it is possible that some may fall within exemption categories in the minimum wage legislation or instead be covered by the agricultural minimum wage. We will ensure that there is effective enforcement in this area.