HC Deb 28 November 1994 vol 250 c516W
Mr. Peter Bottomley

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is the minimum salary for a 16-year-old employed by his Department in London; and how many are so employed.

Miss Widdecombe

The minimum salary for a 16-year-old employed by the Employment Department group in London is £4,995 for non-industrial staff. There is currently one 16-year-old employed by the ED group in London.