HC Deb 03 May 1976 vol 910 cc266-7W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many firms were inspected by wages inspectors in 1975.

Mr. John Grant

Inspections were carried out in 38,740 establishments in 1975. Records are kept of the number of establishments inspected. A firm within the scope of a wages council may have more than one establishment where inspection is undertaken.

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many firms have been fined for paying wages below the minimum level set by wages councils.

Mr. John Grant

Since 1946, 110 firms have been fined for paying wages below the minimum rates set by wages councils. Records before 1946 are no longer available.

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many wages inspectors there are; and what is their cost to public funds.

Mr. John Grant

There are 127 wages inspectors in post at present. The estimated total administrative costs of the Wages Inspectorate for the year 1975–76 including senior officers, clerical and other support staff was approximately£1.45 million.

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