Response to consultation on the national minimum wage

The Commission responsed to the Low Pay Commisison's consultation on the national minimum wage.

Introduction

The Commission welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this consultation. We fully support apprenticeships, recognise the importance of this programme in raising participation of under 18s in education and training, and we welcome the recently announced additional funds being made available. We are concerned, however, that, despite representations over a number of years and major changes to the scheme, inequalities are still prevalent and continue to be a key feature of the apprenticeship programme.

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Last Updated: 11 May 2011