HC Deb 30 October 1997 vol 299 c870W
Mr. Redwood

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if it is her policy to implement whatever recommendation the Low Pay Commission makes on the minimum wage. [13044]

Mr. Ian McCartney

[holding answer 29 October 1997]: The Government will decide the level at which the national minimum wage will be set after considering the Low Pay Commission's recommendations.