§ 42. Mr. Banksasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the minimum wage level for 17 to 20-year-olds set by the wages council for the textile industry.
§ Mr. AlisonThe field of operation of six wages councils falls within the textile industry as defined in the Standard Industrial Classification 1968. The minimum rates set by these councils, which apply to 17 to 20-yearolds, are given in the following table:
Wages Councils minimum rates current at 30 March 1982 Wages Council and Age Group Weekly rates £ Flax and Hemp 18 years and over 55.97 17½ years and under 18 years 44.72 17 years and under 17½ years 42.74 Lace Finishing 18 years and over 53.20 17 years and under 18 years 44.80 Linen and Cotton 18 years and over 54.00 Handkerchief and Household Goods and Linen Piece Goods 17 years and under 18 years 37.80 Made-up Textiles 18 years and over 51.80 17 years and under 18 years 43.40 Rope, Twine and Net 18 years and over 54.00 17½ years and under 18 years 45.50 17 years and under 17½ years 40.50 Sack and Bag 19 years and over 53.00 18 years and under 19 years 50.20 17 years and under 18 years 43.20