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Low-paid Workers: Wages Increase

Tuesday 24 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Paul Bristow asked about steps to increase wages for low paid workers
  • Response mentioned a typical employee will be about 104 better off next year
  • Budget includes cuts in national insurance and freeze in fuel and alcohol duties

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Paul Bristow Con Peterborough
Context

The national living wage is set to reach two-thirds of median earnings by 2024, benefiting nearly 4 million low-paid workers.

Question

What steps are being taken to increase wages for low-paid workers, and will the Budget provide a £200 tax cut for families in Peterborough?

Answer from John Glen (Financial Secretary to HM Treasury)

Absolutely. A typical employee will be about £104 better off next year through cuts in national insurance, freeze in fuel and alcohol duties, and abolition of other taxes such as the tampon tax.

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