ACS

13 July 2010

Local shops across the UK are being asked to provide the evidence needed to prove the damaging impact of future increases in National Minimum Wage.

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is encouraging retailers to return a questionnaire that probes the impacts of past increases on job creation, hours and investment in business growth. The findings will be the centrepiece of ACS’ submission to the Low Pay Commission later this year.

ACS Chief Executive James Lowman said: “Each year we give written and oral evidence to the Low Pay Commission that reflects how the industry is coping with the National Minimum Wage rate, and support from local shops is vital in building our case for a freeze in minimum wage.”

“Retail is one of the largest private sector employers and it is essential we reflect the impact that minimum wage increases have had on local shops. By spending a few minutes adding their personal experiences to our evidence base, retailers will be able to have a real impact on the decision making process of the Commission.”

The Low Pay Commission is gathering evidence now. The deadline for submissions to their consultation is September 10th and a recommendation will be made to Government by the end of February 2011.

Click below to download the questionnaire in PDF format, or email Edward Woodall at Edward.woodall@acs.org.uk for more information.

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