§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether his Department has evidence to show that the quality of the work force in different sectors of industry is affected by relative incomes.
§ Mr. Jim LesterMy Department conducted an internal study last year which showed that differences in relative pay can influence the ability of a firm or sector to recruit and retain staff appropriate to its needs. Non-pay factors such as career prospects, job security and status, which make up the total remuneration package, also have a contributory effect.