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42.
Mr. Banks
asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the minimum wage level for 17 to 20-year-olds set by the wages council for the textile industry.
Mr. Alison
The field of operation of six wages councils falls within the textile industry as defined in the Standard Industrial Classification 1968. The minimum rates set by these councils, which apply to 17 to 20-yearolds, are given in the following table:
| Wages Councils minimum rates current at 30 March 1982 | |
| Wages Council and Age Group | Weekly rates £ |
| Flax and Hemp | |
| 18 years and over | 55·97 |
| 17½ years and under 18 years | 44·72 |
| 17 years and under 17½ years | 42·74 |
| Lace Finishing | |
| 18 years and over | 53·20 |
| 17 years and under 18 years | 44·80 |
| Linen and Cotton | |
| 18 years and over | 54·00 |
| Handkerchief and Household Goods and Linen Piece Goods | |
| 17 years and under 18 years | 37·80 |
| Made-up Textiles | |
| 18 years and over | 51·80 |
| 17 years and under 18 years | 43·40 |
| Rope, Twine and Net | |
| 18 years and over | 54·00 |
| 17½ years and under 18 years | 45·50 |
| 17 years and under 17½ years | 40·50 |
| Sack and Bag | |
| 19 years and over | 53·00 |
| 18 years and under 19 years | 50·20 |
| 17 years and under 18 years | 43·20 |