Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, with reference to the Answer of 14 May 2013, Official Report, column 130W, on minimum wage, if he will take steps to provide (a) clear and comprehensive guidance on the national minimum wage on gov.uk and (b) sector-specific guidance and case studies on the national minimum wage for the entertainment sector.

Since May 2013, we have introduced clear and comprehensive guidance on gov.uk on the National Minimum Wage and more specifically on work experience and internships. This guidance can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/calculating-the-minimum-wage and www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-work-experience-and-internships

This guidance on work experience contains case studies from a variety of sectors, including the entertainment sector.

Employers and workers with queries about the application of the National Minimum Wage are also able to access free and confidential advice through the Pay and Work Rights Helpline on 0800 917 2368