HC Deb 23 May 1972 vol 837 cc333-4W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will give a detailed list of the employees within his Department who on 12th May had a basic wage of £17.20 or less.

Sir K. Joseph

10,902 made up as follows:

Executive Officers … … 45
Clerical Officers … … 4,200
Clerical Assistants … … 4,632
Other grades … … 2,025

Of these, about 83 per cent. are under 21, and about 89 per cent. are on scales with a maximum exceeding £17.20 per week.