§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the approximate number of visits made by wages inspectors to an individual firm during a 10-year period.
§ Mr. AlisonUnder the present arrangements, establishments within scope of the Wages Councils Act 1979 can expect wage rates to be checked once during a 10-year period. However, establishments at which underpayments have been found are likely to be inspected more frequently.
§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will take steps to implement visits by wages inspectors at least once every four years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonNo. I regard the present level of inspection as adequate.