§ Dr. McDonaldasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish in the Official Report (a) the highest and lowest current wage levels set by the wages councils for workers aged 16, 17 and 18 years; and if he will indicate the industries concerned and (b) the highest and lowest current wage levels set by the wages councils for adult workers, and the industry in which they work.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe information requested is as follows. The rates quoted are full time rates for time workers.
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Highest rate Lowest rate £ per week £ per week 16-year-old rate* †59.20 ¶29.71 17-year-old rate* †66.60 ¶34.11 Rate payable to 18-year-olds ‡82.65 •37.50 Adult rate ≑97.20 ▪47.50
* Age pointed rates. † Laundry. ‡ Rope, twine and net — grade 1 night shift worker aged 18 and over. ≑ Licensed non-residential—club steward in larger London clubs. ¶ Toy manufacturing—new entrant rate for first two months. • Hairdressing — 'all other workers', including shampooists, aged under 20 years. ▪ Hairdressing — 'all other workers', including shampooists, aged 20 years and over.