Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 4: Pritam Singh on Progressive Wage Credit Scheme
An important policy intent behind the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme is to serve as transitional support to help businesses defray the costs of raising the incomes of low-wage workers. What has been the report card in upskilling initiatives, business transformation and productivity improvements? MP Pritam Singh raised this question in parliament on Tuesday (Mar 3), saying parliament must be expected to track the policy impact of this initiative and to determine whether further extensions are warranted, and if so, whether expected business outcomes should be imposed to ensure that taxpayer subsidies deliver for both businesses and workers.
An important policy intent behind the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme is to serve as transitional support to help businesses defray the costs of raising the incomes of low-wage workers. What has been the report card in upskilling initiatives, business transformation and productivity improvements? MP Pritam Singh raised this question in parliament on Tuesday (Mar 3), saying parliament must be expected to track the policy impact of this initiative and to determine whether further extensions are warranted, and if so, whether expected business outcomes should be imposed to ensure that taxpayer subsidies deliver for both businesses and workers.
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