Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 11006

Personal Care Services: Minimum Wage

Tabled: 24 October 2024
Answered: 29 October 2024

Question

Sir Oliver Dowden

ConservativeHertsmere

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of recent increases in the minimum wage for 18-21 year olds on the financial sustainability of the hair and beauty sector.

Answer

Justin Madders
We know this is a difficult time for businesses and workers alike, the Low Pay Commission are independent experts who conducts extensive consultation, analysis and evidence gathering when recommending the minimum wage rates.We asked the LPC to make progre...

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