§ 21. Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the operation of the Equal Pay Act and the Equal Opportunities Commission in relation to employment.
§ Mr. John GrantThe Equal Pay Act 1970 has led to a substantial advance but there is room for further progress. Both the Government and the Equal Opportunities Commission keep the working of the legislation under continuous review. The Equal Opportunities Commission is likely to put forward some proposals for amendment to the Equal Pay Act during 1979. These will be considered by the Government together with proposals submitted by various other organisations.
The operation of the Equal Opportunities Commission in relation to employment is for the Commission itself to decide in the light of its own strategy and priorities.