HC Deb 23 March 1998 vol 309 cc68-9W
Mr. Duncan

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people employed by(a) her Department and (b) the agencies for which her Department is responsible earn (i) less than £3.20 per hour, (ii) between £3.20 and £3.60 per hour, (iii) between £3.60 and £4.00 per hour and (iv) between £4 and £4.62 per hour. [30756]

Mr. Field

[holding answer 23 February 1998]: The information is set out in the table.

Number of staff earning less than£3.20 per hour Number of staff earning £3.20 to£3.59 per hour Number of staff earning £3.60 to£3.99 per hour Number of staff earning £4.00 to£4.62 per hour
Benefits Agency 0 5353 2416 5895
Contributions Agency 0 1123 102 543
Information Technology Services Agency 0 0 48 179
War Pensions Agency 0 29 40 97
Child Support Agency 0 689 187 2002
DSS Headquarters 0 24 1 26
Independent Statutory Bodies 0 153 7 238

Note:

Hourly rates include allowances and includes staff on payroll as at 31 January 1998.