HC Deb 26 April 1965 vol 711 c5W
Mr. Ridley

asked the Minister of Labour what has been the percentage increase in weekly wage rates since October, 1964, to the nearest convenient date.

Mr. Thornton

The index of weekly rates of wages for manual workers in all industries and services went up by 1–8 per cent. between 31st October, 1964 and 31st March, 1965.