HC Deb 09 July 1998 vol 315 c621W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what assessment he has made of the impact of minimum wage legislation on the costs of education authorities. [48103]

Mr. Andrew Smith

It is for individual Local Education Authorities to assess the impact of the New Minimum Wage, and to take the management action necessary to ensure fair pay for their employees.