Question reference: S6W-04428
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 15 November 2021
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Current status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 29 November 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding the development of an Edinburgh-specific rate of pay, to help address the reported high cost of living in the city.
Answer
The Scottish Government has not been involved in any discussions regarding the development of an Edinburgh specific rate of pay.
Employment law remains reserved to the UK Government therefore, the Scottish Government cannot currently legislate on this matter. We continue to promote payment of at least the real Living Wage and welcome the increase to £9.90 per hour for workers over 18 announced on 15 November.
I was pleased to note that City of Edinburgh Council has achieved Living Wage City recognition and is promoting payment of the real Living Wage in the region.