§ Mr. Robert C. Brownasked the Paymaster General whether any statistics in the 1986 new earnings survey have not been published.
§ Mr. LeeThe published tables in the 1986 new earnings survey are the same as in previous years apart from results relating to the special questions on size of organisation. However, within the tables there may be small variations in the categories for which information is published which will depend on the reliability of the results including simple size and standard error of the estimate.
§ Mr. Robert C. Brownasked the Paymaster General what objections have been received from companies or employers' organisations to publication of figures in the new earnings survey.
§ Mr. LeeNo objections have been received from companies or employers' organisations to publication of figures in the new earnings survey other than on grounds of reliability of the data.
§ Mr. Robert C. Brownasked the Paymaster General what steps he is taking to ensure that the 1987 new earnings survey discloses figures for all industries including gas supply.
§ Mr. LeeConsultations are taking place between employers and my officials where necessary to ensure that the 1987 new earnings survey returns provide reliable results.