Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what representations he has received from Citizens UK on the living wage.

We have not received any representations from Citizens UK on the National Living Wage. However the Living Wage Foundation, which is an initiative of Citizens UK, has reacted positively to the announcement of a National Living Wage.

The Government has asked the Low Pay Commission to recommend the level of the National Living Wage going forward in order to reach 60% of median earnings by 2020. In making its recommendations on the National Minimum Wage, the Low Pay Commission takes into account a wide range of evidence from across the economy. This process will continue for the National Living Wage too.

Citizens UK will have the opportunity to provide representations during the Low Pay Commission’s public consultation, ahead of any further changes to the rates.