REC Response to Channel 4 News Report

Following a report on Channel 4 News tonight which aired footage of poor working and living conditions at Nickle Farm in Kent, which is supplied with temporary workers by Pro-Force Recruitment, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation chief executive Kevin Green says:

"Tonight's Channel 4 News exposé appeared to show shocking behaviour towards temporary workers at Nickle Farm.

"We will carry out an extensive investigation into the allegations made against the recruitment agency Pro-Force. We understand that the Gangmasters Licensing Authority are already investigating and we will do everything we can to support this investigation.

"All workers, whether from the UK or overseas, are protected by specific regulations. The vast majority of recruiters abide by the rules and treat their workers correctly.  

“We will only allow legitimate, professional agencies into the REC. These are serious allegations and if Pro-Force are found to have breached our Code of Conduct we will take robust action.”

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