§ Mr. BettsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Secuirty (1) what assessment he has made of the number of people who would claim to be entitled to specific benefit if a national minimum wage was introduced at £3.50 per hour, £4 per hour and £4.50 per hour for all employees aged 18 years and over; [36765]
(2) what estimates he has made of the effect on the level of expenditure on specific benefits if a national minimum wage was introduced at (a) £3.50 per hour, (b) £4 per hour and (c) £4.50 per hour for all employees aged 18 years and over. [36766]
§ Mr. Roger EvansNo assessment has been made.