HC Deb 30 April 1984 vol 59 c33W
Mr.Speller

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of employees in companies inspected for breaches of wages council awards was found to be underpaid in the most recent period.

Mr.Gummer

In 1983 6.3 per cent. of the workers covered by the Wages Inspectorate's checks were found to have been underpaid.