§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of firms inspected by wages council inspectors were found to be paying less than the statutory holiday remuneration in each of the past five years; how many workers were affected; and what was the amount of arrears in each year.
§ Mr. John GrantThe information requested is shown in the table below:
Percentage of firms inspected paying less than the statutory holiday remuneration Number of workers affected Amount of arrears£ 1971 6.2 4,270 35,462 1972 7.0 4,228 44,520 1973 7.8 5,189 59,437 1974 9.1 4,770 66,937 1975 10.3 5,635 98,805