Low Pay Commission What We Do - Printer Friendly version The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is an independent statutory non departmental public body set up under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 to advise the Government about the National Minimum Wage. Our permanent status was confirmed by Government in 2001 and we were given a remit for a programme of longer-term research. To enable us to advise and make our recommendations to Government, we undertake the following activities: Extensive research and consultation; Commission research projects; Analyse relevant data and actively encourage the Office of National Statistics to establish better estimates of the incidence of low pay; Carry out surveys of firms in low-paying sectors; Consultation with employers, workers and their representatives; Take written and oral evidence from a wide range of organisations; and Fact-finding visits throughout the UK to meet employers, employees and representative organisations. Programme of longer term research The LPC has an on-going remit to monitor the impact of the minimum wage. Details of research projects currently under consideration will appear on the home page. The Low Pay Commission and the National Minimum Wage Click here to view presentation. LPC Response to Government Consultation The Commission's Response to the Government's Consultation on the National Minimum Wage and Voluntary Workers The Commission's Response to Consultation on the National Minimum Wage and Employment Agency Standards Enforcement

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