Greater Manchester Low Pay Unit (Hansard, 30 June 1992)

HC Deb 30 June 1992 vol 210 cc546-7W 546W

§ Mr. Alfred Morris
To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what action she will be taking in response to the open letter sent to her by the Greater Manchester Low Pay Unit; and if she will make a statement.

§ Mr. McLoughlin
The Government will continue to create the right conditions for a prosperous and growing economy. Statutory wage fixing, advocated by the 547W Manchester Low Pay Unit, distorts the labour market and damages employment prospects, particularly those of women and part-time workers.