§ 12. Mr. Grimondasked the Minister of Labour whether he will ensure that at the forthcoming meeting of the International Labour Office the British representative votes for the principle of equal pay for work of equal value whether done by men or women.
§ Mr. RobensThe International Labour Conference will be discussing proposed international regulations embodying a number of general principles relating to equal remuneration for men and women workers for work of equal value, together with suggested methods of application. I cannot attempt to indicate in advance the attitude of the Government on the various detailed questions which will arise in the course of the conference discussions.
§ Mr. GrimondCan the Minister say whether, in general, equal pay for equal work is the policy of His Majesty's Government?
§ Mr. RobensHis Majesty's Government have already indicated that they believe in the principle of equal pay for equal work.
§ Mr. RobensNo, Sir, not yet. I am at the moment busy drafting those instructions.