HC Deb 07 February 1979 vol 962 c186W
Dr. McDonald

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will give the numbers of workers covered by wages council statements made in the current pay round, stating the numbers of (a) adult male workers, (b) adult female workers and (c) juvenile workers.

Mr. John Grant

1.8 million altogether. No reliable breakdown by age or sex is available.

Dr. McDonald

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish in the Official Report details of each wages council settlement reached in the current pay round, indicating in each case where a settlement has reached the Government's minimum pay target of £44.50 per week.

Mr. John Grant

Typical adult rates for large towns outside London are:

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