§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many submissions her Department has received expressing the view that differentials will be restored in whole or part following the imposition of a minimum wage. [27895]
§ Mrs. Beckett[holding answer 5 February 1998]: My Department has received a number of submissions which contain reference to the restoration of pay differentials following the introduction of a national minimum wage.
§ Mr. David AtkinsonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations she has received on the impact on employment in the tourism industry in the South West Region of the introduction of a minimum wage. [29745]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyThe Government have received a number of representations on the possible effects, including on employment, in the tourism and leisure industry following the introduction of the national minimum wage.
§ Mr. LevittTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if(a) payments in kind and (b) board and lodging where living on the premises is a condition of employment, will be taken into account when assessing income for purposes of applying the minimum wage. [29805]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyThe Low Pay Commission has been asked to make recommendations on what is to be treated as remuneration when assessing compliance with the National Minimum Wage.
§ Mr. WillettsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what are the estimated costs for businesses of complying with the requirement that all employees be informed of the level of the minimum wage on pay-slips and other company documentation. [29687]
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§ Mr. Ian McCartneyThe Government have made a commitment to consult with business over any secondary legislation to implement the National Minimum Wage Bill and indicated that they will produce a detailed appraisal of the impact associated with that secondary legislation. This would include any costs associated with a requirement to show the level of the minimum wage on pay-slips.