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Written question asked by Tony Lloyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 July 1990. It was answered by Patrick Nicholls (Conservative) on Monday, 9 July 1990 on behalf of the Department of Employment.


Untitled Written question

Question
Further to 166 375W, what assumptions about increased demand for consumer goods by those receiving higher pay, as a result of introduction of a statutory minimum wage, have been taken into account in reaching conclusions on effects of introduction of a minimum wage. - Includes ref to Treasury paper "The Relationship between Employment & Wages: Empirical Evidence for the UK" (Jan 1985).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
176 c99-100W;176 c99W
Session
1989-90
Subjects
Consumer goods Employment Pay Minimum wage
Contains statistics
Yes