Economy: National Minimum Wage Comes Into Force

Economy: National Minimum Wage Comes Into Force; ITN ENGLAND CMS "Min Wage 3.60" sandwhich board TILT UP Ian McCartney MP (Employment Minister) photocall giving thumbs up (another man next) CMS press photographers BV ditto with McCartney in b/g INT TMS waiter along carrying food EXT MS people sitting at tables outside pub GV quiet high street INT CS sandwich handed over in exchange for money MS people at counter CMS Stephen Byers MP (Trade and Industry Secretary) interview SOT - employers will have highly motivated workforce whom they'll retain - I'm sure employers will follow the law EXT LA CMS "Low Pay Unit" sign above door PULL OUT balloons in f/g Balloons attached to railings Rodney Bickerstaffe (UNISON) and other release red balloons INT Bharti Patel (Low Pay Unit) interview SOT - biggest challenge is to ensure law is adequately enforced EXT CMS SIDE female shopper standing MS woman and child being served at fruit and veg stall MS people along pavement GV high street (12 secs)