"Employment: The Challenge for the Nation"

HC Deb 07 May 1985 vol 78 cc360-1W

33. Mr. Yeo

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many representations he has received regarding his White Paper "Employment: The Challenge for the Nation".

40. Mr. Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has so far received in response to the White Paper, "Unemployment: The Challenge for the Nation".

Mr. Peter Morrison

The White Paper "Employment: The Challenge for the Nation" (Cmnd. 9474) has been well received as a comprehensive description of the employment scene and a clear statement of the Government's strategy for jobs. My right hon. Friend and I have received many representations on the specific issues and policies discussed in the White Paper.

35. Ms. Richardson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the numbers of people earning less than £100 for a 40-hour week, pro-rata; and what proportion of these are women.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

It is estimated that about 3 million people working full-time in April 1984 earned less than the equivalent of £100 for a 40-hour week excluding overtime pay. Of these, it is estimated that just over a half were women.