The company which is contracted by the Home Office to look after immigrants, Clearsprings, had allegedly forced asylum seekers to wear red wristbands, and is to be summoned after the emergence of the information that one of the company's directors is being paid nearly £1 million.
Clearsprings were criticised for making the bands compulsory to be worn, in exchange for meals.
According to company filings, the company made £3 million on a turnover of £29 million.
Chairman for the home affairs committee, Keith Vaz spoke regarding the company. “We will be calling them in [to the Parliament]. The situation regarding Clearsprings is most concerning. There have been numerous complaints which ought to have alerted the Home Office. The taxpayer needs value for money, not to be ripped off by providers providing inadequate service.
