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We looked very carefully, under the public sector equality duty, at the impact this policy would have and we have shared that information with the Social Security Advisory Committee. I am under no obligation to publish it.
Will the Minister explain how the policy will apply to young people on apprenticeships, who may be earning below the national living wage?
My hon. Friend makes a really important point in apprenticeship week. Absolutely: apprentices will be exempt from this policy.