HC Deb 05 December 1989 vol 163 c202W
49. Mr. Corbett

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he is taking to increase minimum wage levels.

89. Mr. Lofthouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what measures he is undertaking to increase minimum wage levels.

93. Mr. Eastham

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what measures he is undertaking to increase minimum wage levels.

Mr. Nicholls

Pay generally is a matter for employers and their employees to decide for themselves in the light of all the relevant circumstances. A national minimum wage would destroy jobs.