MINIMUM WAGE FOR 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS

Early day motion 247, tabled 9 December 2003 by John Lyons (Labour). Signed by 153 members.

That this House welcomes the success of the national minimum wage in giving protection to millions of workers across the United Kingdom; and urges the Low Pay Commission to extend the minimum wage to young full-time and part-time workers by including 16 and 17 year olds in the legislation at the earliest opportunity.

Signatures by party: Labour 116, Liberal Democrat 18, Labour/Co-operative 12, Plaid Cymru 4, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 1.