HC Deb 23 May 2000 vol 350 c455W
13. Mrs. McKenna

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many enforcement actions have been taken in Scotland to ensure that employers meet their obligation to pay the national minimum wage. [121885]

Dr. Reid

As at the end of April this year, minimum wage inspectors in Scotland have received 356 complaints and served 14 enforcement notices. £13 million is being spent over three years in the United Kingdom on enforcement. The Low Pay Commission reported on 15 February that the Inland Revenue has made a successful start to enforcement and was working proactively to ensure compliance with the legislation.