§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Health what category of employee in his Department is in receipt of the lowest wage or salary scale; what this income is; how much it would cost to increase the salaries of those in this category by 25 per cent.; and whether he will give similar details with regard to their pension entitlement.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonWowen cleaners; £8 11s. 6d. per week for full-time employees outside London; approximately £4,670 if an equivalent increase were given to part-time staff; these employees were all temporary and have no pension entitlement.