Written question WQ94386
- Asked by
- James EvansConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 5 days
Question
What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact of the most recent national living wage increase on rural businesses?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
The National Living Wage is a reserved matter. The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is the independent body that advises the UK Government on both the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage. It consults with stakeholders, including businesses, trade unions, and other parties, and publishes research and analysis on the impacts on the economy, businesses, and the labour market.