Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says young people don't feel this year's minimum wage rise will make it harder for them to find work.
He faced a question in Tynwald from Onchan MHK Julie Edge about whether his department had carried out an impact assessment about the effect the rise would have on young people.
In response, he said an overall assessment had included younger workers.
And he told the court their views had been asked for during a consultation:
King's Baton Relay gets underway today
The King's Baton Relay is touring the Island ahead of the Commonwealth Games this summer.
Cavendish given honour of opening Le Mans race
Sir Mark Cavendish has waved the flag to officially open the Le Mans 24 hour race in France.
Cruise ship visiting today
A cruise ship with more than 160 people aboard is stopping off in Douglas today.
Manxman returns to normal service after 'technical issue' fix
The Steam Packet says the technical issue which caused disruption with the Manxman earlier in the week has now been fixed.
Masterplan for Island's biggest park on display today
A consultation event about the biggest park in the Island's capital takes place today.
Charity wants your old bike leathers
An Island charity is asking for your old bike leathers - so it can help train medics on how to cut them off safely.
Five Island residents honoured by King Charles
Five Island residents have been recognised in the Kings birthday honours list.
Local authority to ban feeding wild birds
Feeding the birds in the south of the Island could be about to get very expensive - as commissioners consider bringing in new byelaws.
