HC Deb 03 December 1985 vol 88 c180W
20. Mr. Prescott

asked the Paymaster General if he is satisfied with the operation of the safeguards seeking to ensure that jobs advertised in jobcentres pay wages council minimum rates.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Revised checking procedures were introduced last year to minimise the chances of jobs which breach regulations being displayed in jobcentres.

30. Ms. Richardson

asked the Paymaster General how many countries are signatory to the International Labour Organisation convention No. 26 on minimum rates of pay.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Ninety nine countries are signatory to International Labour Organisation convention No. 26.