Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are considering introducing a distinct London rate for the National Living Wage, following the principle established by the Living Wage Foundation for both a recommended national and London rate.

The UK has a national wage policy and we do not plan to introduce a regional wage policy. It is right that workers across the country should benefit from the new National Living Wage. The Low Pay Commission takes into account a wide range of evidence from across the economy in making its recommendations on the level at which rates should be set, and will continue to do so. This means there is a level playing field and that wage policy is simple for employers to understand and meet their responsibilities under the law.