§ 69. Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Labour how many wages inspectors are employed in the field covered by the Wholesale Mantle and Costume Wages Council; if he is satisfied that they are sufficient to meet the service desired; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GodberThere are 144 wages inspectors. Their duties cover the whole range of Wages Council trades. In 1962 they inspected 11.3 per cent, of establishments covered by the Wholesale
12Wage, male and female, respectively, were registered as unemployed at the November, 1963,count in the Gateshead employment area; what were the comparable figures for 1961 and 1962; what percentage increase or decrease the 1963 figures show over the 1961 figures, and the 1963 figures over the 1962 figures; and what was the number of unfilled vacancies at the latest convenient date.
§ Mr. GodberFollowing is the information:
Mantle and Costume Wages Council. I am satisfied from their reports that the relevant Wages Regulation Orders in this industry are adequately enforced.