HC Deb 21 April 1982 vol 22 cc102-3W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations the Minister for Social Security has had from Sheltered Housing Assistance for the Disabled further to his visit to the organisation on 19 March; what reply he is sending; what action he is taking; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Rossi

I have received one letter from Sheltered Housing Assistance for the Disabled since 19 March, to which I have replied. I have also written to SHAD concerning points raised during my visit. Copies of all three letters are being sent to the right hon. Member.

Sir Brandon Rhys Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the figure for estimated average male manual earnings in November 1981 used in his reply to the hon. Member for Woolwich, West (Mr. Bottomley), Official Report, 30 March, c. 88; and what would be his estimate for average female manual earnings in November 1981.

Mr. Newton

In my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Woolwich, West (Mr. Bottomley) on 30 March 1982—[Vol. 21, c.87–8]—I used estimates of the average net earnings of all male workers and not estimates of average male manual earnings.

The relevant estimate for November 1981 was £151.50 a week. The corresponding figure for all female workers was £98–60.