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National Living Wage

Tuesday 9 March 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government is increasing the national living wage by 2.2% from 8.72 to 8.91.
  • Government aims for the national living wage to reach two thirds of median earnings by 2024, subject to economic conditions.
  • Investment to raise productivity is vital for long-term sustainable growth in wages.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John Baron Con
Employment
Context

The MP inquires about recent discussions within the Cabinet regarding plans to increase the national living wage.

Question

What recent discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on plans to increase the national living wage?

Answer from Kemi Badenoch (Minister for Women and Equalities)

The Government are increasing the national living wage by 2.2% from £8.72 to £8.91, an above-inflation pay rise. The Government remain committed to their ambitious target for the national living wage to reach two thirds of median earnings by 2024 provided that economic conditions allow. The Treasury will continue to work closely with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that we reach this target.

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Q2 John Baron Con
Economy Employment
Context

The MP welcomes the Government's economic support packages and the increase in the national living wage but seeks further increases ahead of inflation.

Question

In welcoming the Government's generous economic support packages and the increase in the national living wage, may I just ask the Minister to consider further increasing it ahead of inflation in the years ahead to help achieve our one nation agenda and ensure that work pays?

Answer from Kemi Badenoch (Minister for Women and Equalities)

The Government remain committed to ensuring that work pays and to helping to end low pay. Investment to raise productivity is vital for long-term sustainable growth in wages. The request will be considered, as always, in future Budgets. Taxes and minimum wages are under review.

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Not addressed: Specific commitment on further increases ahead of inflation

How: Under Review

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