HC Deb 22 April 1998 vol 310 cc652-3W
13. Mrs. Spelman

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received from Welsh businesses regarding a minimum wage. [38011]

Mr. Hain

Since 1 May last year, the Welsh Office has received 14 representations on the National Minimum Wage. Of these, one was from an individual business, 7 were from umbrella organisations and the remainder were from members of the public.