To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the Low Pay Commission has undertaken research into the effect of a minimum wage for those under the age of 16 years. (143611)

[holding answer 18 June 2007]: The Low Pay Commission has not been asked to undertake research in this area.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will consider introducing a minimum wage for those under the age of 16 years. (143612)

[holding answer 18 June 2007]: The Government have no plans to introduce a minimum wage for those under the age of 16.