'No need to worry' about cost, Minister says
The policy and reform minister claims a national living wage for the Island could benefit the whole of society.
A report's being brought forward on introducing the measure when Tynwald sits next Tuesday.
There have been some concerns that businesses will be hit by the costs of implementing a living wage.
But Chris Thomas says there is no reason to worry:
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