Written question asked by Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 8 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 April 2016. It was answered by Nick Boles (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 April 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Apprentices: Minimum Wage
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, with reference to paragraph 2.48 of the National Minimum Wage Low Pay Commission Report Spring 2016, Cm 9207, what assessment he has made of the potential incidence of employers hiring apprentices to avoid paying the new higher minimum wage.
- Answer
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No assessment has been made of the potential incidence of employers hiring more apprentices to avoid paying the national minimum wage.
The current minimum wage rate for an apprentice is £3.30 per hour. This applies to apprentices who are aged under 19 or those in the first year of their Apprenticeship. Apprentices aged 19 or above and in the second year of their apprenticeship must be paid at least the minimum wage rate that relates to their age. This means an apprentice aged 25 or above in the second year must be paid at least the National Living Wage.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 33085
- Session
- 2015-16
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Apprentices Minimum wage
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