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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord McCarthy (Labour). It was answered by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 November 1998.


Hollis of Heigham, Baroness

Question
How many employees who now earn less than the national insurance lower earnings limit of £64 a week will be lifted above this limit by the introduction of the national minimum wage; and what would be the annual cost of providing those that remain with the right to full contributory benefits.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
594 c1122-3 
Session
1997-98
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Costs Minimum wage Social security benefits Earnings limits