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Written question asked by Baroness Adams of Craigielea (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 April 2001. It was answered by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Scotland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If she will make a statement about the change in average incomes among (a) men and (b) women in Scotland since 1997. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.
Answer

Mrs. Irene Adams: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will make a statement about the change in average incomes among (a) men and (b) women in Scotland since 1997. [155173] Mr. Foulkes: From 1997 to 2000, in Scotland, the average gross hourly earnings for men have increased by 12.1 per cent., while average gross hourly earnings for women have increased by 13.6 per cent.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
366 c167W; 155173
Session
2000-01
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Women Income Personal income Men Scotland
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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