HC Deb 03 December 1985 vol 88 c188W
70. Ms. Clare Short

asked the Paymaster General how many wages inspections have taken place so far in the current year; and how many prosecutions there have been as a result of such inspections.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Up to 31 October 1985 the pay of workers at 37,884 establishments had been checked by the wages inspectorate. Two prosecutions resulted.