Low Pay: Resolution Foundation Report

Lord Stoneham of Droxford Excerpts

Tuesday 11th November 2014 Lords Chamber

[Lord Ashton of Hyde]

The noble Lord is being a bit mischievous in trying to get me to give guarantees on behalf of every government department. I agree with him that it is a recognisable and suitable aspiration and we would like to do that.

[Lord Stoneham of Droxford (LD)]

My Lords, after the success of the coalition Government in raising employment and tax thresholds, is the next priority to raise the contribution rate for national insurance?

[Lord Ashton of Hyde]

I am not in a position to answer that but I will write to my noble friend.