<p>The London living wage was increased from £8.55 per hour to £8.80 per hour on 4 November 2013. As at 30 September 2013 (the last date for which data are available), there were 1,761 members of staff directly employed by the House of Commons Commission all of whom earn more than the new London living wage.</p><p>In addition, there are typically some 30 agency staff engaged across the House. 10 of those earn above the new London living wage already, and the remainder received rises to at least the new level on 18 November 2013. The House has applied for accreditation as a Living Wage Employer and in future all agency staff will be paid the London living wage.</p>