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15/06/2009
Low Pay Commission To Consider Minimum Wage For Apprentices
For the first time the Low Pay Commission has been asked to consider introducing a new national minimum wage for apprentices.
The request comes as the Government today publishes the new terms of reference for the Low Pay Commission - the independent body which advises the Government on the national minimum wage.
"The Low Pay Commission has been instrumental in ensuring the great success of the minimum wage," Business Minister Pat McFadden said.
"They carefully examine the latest economic data before making recommendations that balance the needs of low paid workers and businesses.
"This is the same sensible approach they will take with regards to apprentices. The new arrangements must give apprentices a fair deal and protect them from exploitation, but at the same time not impose undue burdens that would deter businesses from taking them on."
Apprentices Minister Iain Wright also said: "An Apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to train in the workplace. I am committed to ensuring that an Apprenticeship is an option for all young people from exploitation against the need to ensure a supply of high quality Apprenticeship opportunities."
The Low Pay Commission will continue to monitor and evaluate the impact of the minimum wage and make recommendations, if appropriate, for changes to the rates.
The Commission has been asked to report to the Prime Minister and the Business Secretary by the end of February.
(JM/BMcC)
The request comes as the Government today publishes the new terms of reference for the Low Pay Commission - the independent body which advises the Government on the national minimum wage.
"The Low Pay Commission has been instrumental in ensuring the great success of the minimum wage," Business Minister Pat McFadden said.
"They carefully examine the latest economic data before making recommendations that balance the needs of low paid workers and businesses.
"This is the same sensible approach they will take with regards to apprentices. The new arrangements must give apprentices a fair deal and protect them from exploitation, but at the same time not impose undue burdens that would deter businesses from taking them on."
Apprentices Minister Iain Wright also said: "An Apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to train in the workplace. I am committed to ensuring that an Apprenticeship is an option for all young people from exploitation against the need to ensure a supply of high quality Apprenticeship opportunities."
The Low Pay Commission will continue to monitor and evaluate the impact of the minimum wage and make recommendations, if appropriate, for changes to the rates.
The Commission has been asked to report to the Prime Minister and the Business Secretary by the end of February.
(JM/BMcC)
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