Source · Select Committees · Treasury Committee

Recommendation 20

20 Paragraph: 135

We are deeply concerned that the rate of the National Living Wage was disclosed to...

Conclusion
We are deeply concerned that the rate of the National Living Wage was disclosed to ITV in an unauthorised fashion prior to the Budget, and we agree with the Treasury that this could have caused confusion in the market as to whether the information was accurate.
Paragraph Reference: 135
Government Response Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
On the announcement of the National Living Wage, I note the Committee’s concern and the government will conduct a review of handling arrangements ahead of future announcements.