§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the Government's declared intention to join the Common Market, the incomes policy will be interpreted to facilitate equal pay between men and women.
NUMBERS PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT BY EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OFFICES IN GREAT BRITAIN BETWEEN 7TH JULY AND 9TH NOVEMBER, 1966 Standard Industrial Classification Order Men Boys Women Girls Total Percentage of placings in all industries and services XIX. Transport and Communication 17,650 3,337 3,076 1,725 25,788 3.7 XX. Distributive Trades 30,217 18,993 24,798 26,880 100,888 14.4 XXI. Insurance, Banking and Finance 1,467 1,277 2,130 4,021 8,895 1.3 XXII. Professional and Scientific Services 4,742 2,017 10,918 4,635 22,312 3.2 XXIII. Miscellaneous Services 36,169 9,667 44,098 8,431 98,365 14.1 XXIV. Public Administration 16,901 3,782 9,133 3,888 33,704 4.8 Total—XIX to XXIV 107,146 39,073 94,153 49,580 289,952 41.5