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Mr. Barry Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals he has to assist unskilled manual workers. [6668]
Mr. Hain
The minimum wage, the social chapter, the working hours directive and statutory recognition of trade unions are all of immediate relevance. The fiscal measures we announced in the Budget will help with workers' household finances. The Education and Training Action Group, supporting our objective of lifelong learning, will help people acquire skills which will lead to more highly paid employment.