§ Lord Stoddart of Swindonasked Her Majesty's Government:
To confirm that equal pay between men and women is strictly applied in the Department of Social Security and to say whether pay rates for the range of duties performed are comparable with those in similar employment outside Government service.
§ Lord Mackay of ArdbrecknishEqual pay between men and women is strictly applied in the Department of Social Security. Pay rates are set at levels necessary to recruit and retain the right staff.