§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people in his Department and its associated bodies and agencies have benefited from the introduction of a national minimum wage. [86089]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyNo one in the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Northern Ireland Office, and their associated bodies and agencies, has benefited from the introduction of the national minimum wage.
67WAll staff in the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Northern Ireland Office and their associated bodies and agencies, who are covered by the terms of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 have been paid more than £3.60 per hour since 1 April 1998.