HC Deb 13 March 2002 vol 381 cc1161-2W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the extent of the gender pay gap amongst staff in his Department. [40999]

Dr. Moonie

In response to the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) Task Force 'Just Pay' report, the Government have committed Departments and agencies to review their pay systems by April 2003 and prepare action plans to close any equal pay gaps. The Cabinet Office issued comprehensive guidance in January 2002 to assist Departments and agencies in carrying out these reviews. This work is currently underway in the Ministry of Defence.