Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what discussions he has had with businesses to encourage the paying of the living wage.

From April 2016, the Government will introduce a new National Living Wage for all workers aged 25 and over.

This will mean that 6 million people will see their pay rise over this Parliament with a cash increase for a full-time worker of around £5,000.

We continue to support and encourage employers to pay more if they can afford it.