HC Deb 08 May 2002 vol 385 cc197-8W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the extent of the gender pay gap among staff in his Department. [40992]

Jane Kennedy

In response to the Equal Opportunities Commission 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 Northern Ireland Office has begun an equal pay review which will be completed within the time frame stipulated.