Rejected petition Raise the minimum wage of a 16-17 year old to be equal to that of an 18 year old

The minimum wage for a 16 year old sits way below that of an 18 year old. However, in many areas of society, 16 year olds are classed as adults, paying adult prices. Take a bus fare for example.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/240970

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Date submitted 14 April 2019
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