§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many complaints there have been under the fair wage resolution in the past 10 years; and what is the average time in each of the years to deal with complaints.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkNo comprehensive records are available which would provide this information. Complaints are normally notified to contracting departments and other public bodies and are referred to my Department for conciliation only if they cannot otherwise be resolved.
§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on consultations he has had in relation to definition of fair wages resolution in so far as it relates to fines and good employers; and if he will seek to amend these references in the light of his consultations.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkNo representations have been made to me on the resolution since consultations took place, at the request of the Trades Union Congress in 1971.