§ Miss Joan Hallasked the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he is taking to ensure that employers are aware of their obligations under the Equal Pay Act.
§ Mr. Maurice MacmillanMy Department has today published a leaflet explaining the practical steps which firms need to take in planning implementation of the Act. Copies of the leaflet and of a guide to the Act's detailed provisions are being distributed to some 400,000 employers, and other interested organisations. My regional manpower advisers are available to give advice and assistance where needed.