§ 69. Mr. Stottasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will introduce new measures to enforce legal minimum rates of pay.
§ 71. Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will introduce new measures to enforce legal minimum rates of pay.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyCurrent enforcement measures are considered to be adequate. In 1983, 6.3 per cent. of workers whose pay was checked were found to be underpaid.
§ 72. Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the average minimum rates of pay of people covered by wages councils.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyStatutory minimum full time rates of pay for adults in the main negotiating grades of the seven largest wages councils range from around £63 to £72 per week.