Members considered a motion in relation to the minimum wage, notice of which was given in accordance with Standing Order A14.

It was proposed by Councillor Tyerman and seconded by Councillor Thomas (J):

This Council supports the suggestions made by Chancellor George Osborne that the UK economy can support a significant rise in Minimum Wage to reinstate the purchasing power of the Minimum Wage to the level before the financial crash in 2008.

Recognising that there are many residents in Torbay who are paid at Minimum Wage and who would receive significant benefit from a restoration of its purchasing power to 2007 levels, Council instructs the Executive Director of Operations and Finance to write to the Low Pay Commission, who make recommendations on wage rates, to give support to the proposals presented by the Chancellor.

In accordance with Standing Order A14.3(a), the motion stood referred to the Mayor.  The Mayor advised he would accept the motion and the record of his decision is attached to these Minutes.