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[email protected] 589 15 MARCH 2010 590 to pay less to have one of these placements instead of House of Commons paying the minimum wage, which has been so hard fought for? Monday 15 March 2010 Jonathan Shaw: The hon. Gentleman is right to remind the House of the minimum wage, which was introduced The House met at half-past Two o’clock by the Labour Government and resisted in many quarters; I am pleased to say that there is now some consensus. We will ensure with contractors—our providers who PRAYERS ensure that we get places for people who have been out of work for two years, beginning with the pilot areas of Greater Manchester, Cambridge, Norfolk and Suffolk—that [MR.SPEAKER in the Chair] there is no displacement. This is about work experience. For people who have been out of work, that is an important part of their being able to get back to work. BUSINESS BEFORE QUESTIONS We think that if people are given that opportunity, they should take it. DEATH OF A MEMBER Jobseeker’s Allowance (North Wiltshire) Mr. Speaker: I regret to have to report to the House the death of Dr.