Low Pay Commission to advise on changes to minimum wage
A new commission to advise the Government on changes to the minimum wage will be launched this morning.
The Low Pay Commission will be made up of nine members and will take a range of issues into consideration in making its recommendation.
These include changes in earnings since the last increase in the National Minimum Wage in 2011, employment and unemployment rates, the cost of living and national competitiveness.
The commission will consult with appropriate interest groups - and people who are on the minimum wage, as well as employers in sectors associated with low pay.
