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Written question asked by Bob Dunn (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Lang of Monkton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
What recent representations he has received from the manufacturing sector in respect of the implications of the Social Chapter and the minimum wage.
Answer

Mr. Dunn: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what recent representations he has received from the manufacturing sector in respect of the implications of the social chapter and the minimum wage. [525] Mr. Lang: My colleagues and I continue to receive representations on the social chapter and a national minimum wage during our contacts with industry. The overwhelming view is that the social chapter and a national minimum wage would seriously damage competitiveness and employment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
525; 284 c588W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Employment Social chapter Manufacturing industries Minimum wage Trade competitiveness