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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004.


Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question
Whether, in the light of the continuing pay gap between women and men in the United Kingdom, they will introduce legislation to strengthen the Equal Pay Act 1970 by simplifying the procedure for determining whether there is equal pay between men and women for work of equal value, and requiring large employers to introduce employment and pay equity schemes. [HL 4660].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4660; 666 c209WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Women Employment Tribunals Service Equal pay Men