§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what are the figures for the spending by his Department on(a) newspaper advertising, (b) radio advertising, (c) television advertising and (d) all other promotional material, relating to wages councils under the Wages Act 1986 (i) since 1979 and (ii) in each respective year; what is his estimate for the current year; and what is the budget for 1990–91.
§ Mr. NichollsThe Department does not use newspaper, radio or television advertising in relation to wages council matters, although notice of wages council orders and proposals is published in the London and EdinburghGazettes.
Notices giving details of minimum rates are distributed to all establishments where workers covered by the councils concerned are known to be employed.