Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, Labour’s Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury,commenting after the urgent question on Concentrix today in which the Government failed to answer whether or not Concentrix would be compensated for ending the contract early, said:

“The Tories’ backtracking following concerted pressure from Labour MPs is welcome, however, they failed again today to answer outstanding questions over the Concentrix contract.

“While we await the outcome of the NAO’s investigation into this chaotic situation, the Government still refuses to answer some basic questions, such as whether or not Concentrix will receive a pay-off for the contract ending so early? What do they have to hide?

“It is time that this matter is dealt with properly, so that those who suffered due to the poor handling of this contract can get the justice and compensation they deserve.’’