HC Deb 29 March 1982 vol 21 cc13-4W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many women workers were made redundant in the following industries in 1980 and to the nearest available date in 1981 (a) clothing and footwear, (b textiles, (c) paper, (d) printing and publishing, (e) chemicals and (f) food, drink and tobacco.

Mr. Waddington

The information requested is not available as statistics of redundancies occurring do not separate male and female employees.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many women working part-time in the public sector as (a) cleaners, (b school helpers and (c) kitchen workers were made redundant in 1980 and to the nearest available date in 1981.

Mr. Waddington

The information requested is not available.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State For Employment what was the average hourly rate for part-time women workers in 1980 and 1981, respectively.

Mr. Alison

Details of the average hourly earnings for part-time women workers aged 18 and over were published in table 20 of the reports on the new earnings survey for 1980 and 1981.