(1) Without prejudice to the generality of section 10B, the Commission shall once each year, after consultation with and voluntary participation of the representatives of employers and employees -

(a) examine the national minimum hourly rate of pay, prescribed percentages and allowances, and

(b) make a recommendation to the Minister respecting the national minimum hourly rate of pay, prescribed percentages and allowances.

(2)

(a) A recommendation under this section shall be accompanied by a report on the matters considered when making the recommendation.

(b) A recommendation and report under this section shall be furnished to the Minister on or before the third Tuesday falling in July in the year to which the examination relates.

(3) When making a recommendation under subsection (1)(b), the Commission shall have regard to -