HC Deb 20 May 1947 vol 437 c236W
Mr. W. R. Williams

asked the Minister of Labour what is the estimated percentage increase since September, 1939, in the weekly rates of wages of male adults in the principal industries and services.

Mr. Ness Edwards

The increase between September, 1939, and the end of April, 1947, is estimated to have been about 64 per cent.