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Written question asked by Ray Powell (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 1999 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, What assessment he has made of the prospective impact of the national minimum wage on the Welsh economy. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figure.
Answer

Sir Raymond Powell: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the prospective impact of the national minimum wage on the Welsh economy. [78088] Mr. Hain: The national minimum wage is a UK wide policy. No separate assessment of the impact on the Welsh economy has been made, however, latest research shows that 109,000 people in Wales will benefit from the national minimum wage.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
78088; 328 c726W
Session
1998-99
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Economic situation Minimum wage Wales
Contains statistics
Yes