HC Deb 06 February 1985 vol 72 cc585-6W
Mr. Kennedy

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what information he has from wages council figures about the extent of underpaying in hairdressing salons.

Mr. Peter Bottomley:

In 1983, the pay of 13,031 workers in 3,925 hairdressing establishments was checked by inspectors. A total of 1,110 workers—8.5 per cent. —were found to be underpaid and arrears of £125,182 were assessed.