§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many firms covered by wages councils which have granted a £6 increase since August 1975 have been found by the Wages Inspectorate to be paying less than the £6 increase; and if he will list the wages councils concerned.
§ Mr. John GrantIt is not possible to provide this information as the statistics of underpayment do not relate to the individual provisions of wage orders.