§ 24. Mr. Allen Adamsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of the Scottish population is currently earning less than the national average wage.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThis information is not available in the form requested. However, in April 1982,214W 58 per cent. of full-time adult male earners in Scotland earned less than £150 per week. Average earnings for full-time adult males in Great Britain were £154.50 per week. Some 67 per cent. of full-time adult female earners in Scotland earned less than £100 per week. Average earnings for full-time adult females in Great Britain were £99 per week.