§ 8. Mr. CatonTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has held with the First Secretary about the impact of the national minimum wage on the Welsh economy. [130884]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI regularly meet the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales and discuss a number of issues including the Welsh economy.
The minimum wage has brought substantial benefits to large numbers of people, especially women and part-time workers, without any indication of significant adverse effect on employment or economy in Wales.