§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if those who are disabled who take part in the Welfare to Work scheme will be guaranteed the national minimum wage. [30050]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithThe Government have set out in their evidence to the Low Pay Commission the argument that disabled people should not be treated any differently from non-disabled people. The Commission will be making recommendations on the initial level and application of the National Minimum Wage to the Government by the end of May.