HC Deb 26 November 1942 vol 385 c881
70. Sir L. Lyle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has made any estimate of the annual cost of introducing equal pay in the Civil Service; and the cost of Civil Defence pensions without sex differentiation?

Sir K. Wood

No, Sir.

Mr. Craven-Ellis

Is it not possible to have a specified rate for work and for' services so that it can be paid irrespective of sex?

Sir K. Wood

It would mean a considerable inquiry, and I am reluctant to ask the civil servants concerned to embark upon it at the moment.

Lieutenant Butcher

Has my right hon. Friend consulted the Minister of Labour about paying the rate for the job?