National Minimum Wage

Norman Lamb Excerpts

Monday 6th February 2012 Written Statements

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Norman Lamb)]

I am pleased to announce that I have published the final evidence that the Government have provided to the Low Pay Commission on the national minimum wage. This report updates the evidence that the Government provided in September 2011.

The report reflects the latest information on earnings and economic forecasts, as well as recent announcements on workplace pension reforms, young people and the participation strategy, and the employment law review.

A copy of the final evidence will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses and will be available from the BIS website at: www.bis.gov.uk.