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<p>The total number of civil servants in Department for Work and Pensions earning
below the London Living Wage rate of £10.55 per hour was 13 as at 25/10/2019.</p><p
/><p>This government is committed to paying people a decent living wage, which is
being addressed through the statutory National Living Wage. In April 2019, the National
Living Wage increased to £8.21 per hour, handing a full-time worker a further £690
annual pay rise. By 2024 the National Living Wage will rise to £10.50 per hour, reaching
66% of median UK earnings. The scope will be expanded to everyone aged 21 and over
and is expected to benefit over 4 million low paid workers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
will always award contracts on the basis of the best value for money for the taxpayer.</p>
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