HC Deb 28 April 2003 vol 404 c249W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the President of the Council what the estimated cost is in 2003–04 to his Department of the increase in the national minimum wage from £4.20 per hour to £4.50 per hour. [110439]

Dr. John Reid

The Privy Council Office will not be affected by the increase in the national minimum wage. All staff, including temporary and casual ones, are paid at above this level.