§ 20. Mr. R. E. Winterbottomasked the Assistant Postmaster-General the total annual increases in wages and salaries negotiated during the 12 months ended 31st October, 1951.
§ Mr. GammansThe total annual increase granted as a result of negotiations or arbitration awards was£14,300,000, including pension liability.
§ Mr. W. R. WilliamsCan the Minister give the House information regarding the numbers involved in this increase? Is he aware that the low wages paid in many grades act as a deterrent to recruitment in those grades?
§ Mr. GammansThat is an entirely different question, but if the hon. Member puts it down I will endeavour to get an answer.