§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what evidence is available to him on the degree of attention paid by wages councils to the problems of homeworkers.
§ Mr. John GrantMost wages councils in industries employing homeworkers make specific reference in their wages orders to the application of statutory minimum remuneration to home workers. I understand that councils in the clothing manufacturing industries are currently considering the extension of protection beyond the fixing of minimum rates of pay.