HC Deb 14 April 2003 vol 403 cc605-6W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress has been made with the pay review in his Department, agencies and non-departmental public bodies for which he is responsible, with particular reference to the gender pay gap; and if he will make a statement. [106744]

Mr. Hutton

We have completed the review of our pay systems in line with in Government's commitment in response to the Equal Opportunities Commission Task Force's Just Pay report. We are now finalising our action plan to close any equal pay gaps, as well as proposals to review systems annually in future.