Head of Communications Kate Andrews's comments on the Prime Minister's pay gap pledge have featured in the Guardian and Daily Mail. From the Guardian (page 1):
Kate Andrews, its head of communications, said: “According to the ONS, women between the ages of 22–39 working more than 30 hours a week earn, on average, more than their male counterparts.
“Forcing businesses with more than 250 employees to publish their ‘pay gaps’ will only promote more myths and confusion. There is no such thing as an ‘average salary’; education, previous experiences, negotiating tactics, and unique abilities all contribute to one’s salary, none of which can be known by comparing John and Jane’s annual take-home pay on a spreadsheet.
“Furthermore, men and women often choose to make different career decisions – usually based on flexibility and rigour – so they can embrace other, equally meaningful parts of their life; this, naturally, can be reflected in their pay.”
From The Daily Mail (page 4):
Kate Andrews, from the Adam Smith Institute, said: 'There is no such thing as an "average salary". Education, previous experiences, negotiating tactics and unique abilities all contribute to one's salary, none of which can be known by comparing John and Jane's annual take-home pay on a spreadsheet."
Also, from the Mail Online:
Kate Andrews at the free-market think tank the Adam Smith Institute said: ‘Men and women often choose to make different career decisions, so they can embrace other, equally meaningful parts of their life. This, naturally, can be reflected in their pay.’