§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment the Government have made of the likely degree of restoration of differentials following the introduction of a minimum wage. [24758]
§ Mrs. Beckett[holding answer 22 January 1998]: Pay differential between groups of workers is a matter for them and their employers to determine in the light of their company's particular circumstances. However, I am sure that, as part of its consideration of the wider economic and social implications of the National Minimum Wage, the Low Pay Commission will consider any effect on pay differentials when formulating its recommendations to Government.