§ Mr. BercowTo 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 ReidThe 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.