§ Miss Joan Lestorasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received from the Equal Opportunities Commission concerning the Government's proposals to amend the Equal Pay Act; what response he has sent; and whether he intends meeting the chairman of the Equal Opportunities Commission to discuss the commission's response to the draft order on equal pay.
§ Mr. AlisonThe Equal Opportunities Commission has published its response to the Government's proposals, and I am sending a copy to the hon. Member. My right hon. Friend and I met the chairman of the commission on 17 March for a full discussion of the commission's response.