§ 23. Mr. HansonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make a statement about the work of the Low Pay Commission. [19892]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyThe Low Pay Commission is well advanced on its programme of consultation to obtain views of employers, employees and other interested organisations and individuals on the National Minimum Wage. The Commission is also undertaking a series of visits throughout the UK to obtain local views. I understand they will visit Wales on 9 January 1998.