This Government is committed to paying people a decent living wage, which is being addressed through the statutory National Living Wage. In April 2020, the National Living Wage increases to £8.72 per hour. By 2024, the National Living wage will rise to £10.50 per hour, reaching 66% of median UK earnings. The scope will be expanded to everyone aged 21 and over and is expected to benefit over 4 million low paid workers. All civil servants are paid at least the current statutory National Minimum or National Living Wage rates of £7.70 and £8.21 per hour respectively. The total number of civil servants in the Northern Ireland Office paid below £8.72 per hour was 1 (0.38% of all staff) as at 16 January 2020. These numbers remain the same for £9.30. The total number of civil servants in the Northern Ireland Office paid below £10.00 per hour was 3 (1.15% of all staff) as at 16 January 2020.