HC Deb 18 December 1984 vol 70 cc108-9W
34. Dr. McDonald

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what estimate he makes of the effect of wages councils on employment in the industries covered.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

We are continuing to consider evidence and opinion on this subject.

44. Mr. Fallon

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many employees are covered by wages councils at the latest available date.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The estimated number is 2.7 million.

58. Mr. Alan Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to abolish the wages councils.

Mr. Evenett

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he now has any plans to abolish the wages councils; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

I would refer my hon. Friends to my hon. Friend's reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Gainsborough and Horncastle (Mr. Leigh) on 12 December 1984, at columns, 496–97.