§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment what evidence he has that the employment prospects of groups with above average earnings are linked with changes in their real or relative earnings; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThere is evidence of a general link between pay and jobs, and I refer the hon. Member to my reply to him of 6 February 1985 at column586. There is no specific evidence on the employment effects of changes in real or relative earnings of groups with above average earnings.