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Minimum Wage (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to enable the national minimum wage to be varied to reflect local labour market conditions; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

24 June 2011

In Plain English

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This Bill would let the national minimum wage be varied to reflect local labour market conditions, rather than applying one nationwide rate. It would enable local pay differences and related provisions. It is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and originates from the Commons (sponsor: Sir Christopher Chope).

Key Points

  • Enables variation of the national minimum wage to reflect local labour market conditions.
  • Allows for local or regional pay differences where justified by local conditions.
  • Would amend the framework governing the national minimum wage to permit local variations.
  • Introduced in the House of Commons by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative); first reading occurred in 2010.
  • Current status: at the 2nd reading in the Commons; no further stages are listed in the provided information.

Progress

The Bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. It has not been recorded as progressing beyond that stage in the information provided.

Who is affected?

Workers earning the national minimum wageEmployers and businesses that pay the national minimum wagePeople and localities with varying local labour market conditions (and their local economies)

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Jul 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Minimum Wage (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.

The Bill had its first reading on 5 July 2010 as a Presentation Bill. The second reading was expected on 14 October 2011 but was withdrawn.

If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member, Christopher Chope.

Documents (1)

Bill 29 2010-11 as introduced
BillCommons
1 Mar 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.