§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Labour what is the expected rise in income rates and earnings arising from the proposed Vauxhall pay settlement; how these are related to highest and lowest income rates and earnings currently being paid; and what means he has of determining that the proposed increases in productivity are consistent with the Government's incomes policy.
§ Mr. HattersleyThe recent productivity agreement at Vauxhall Motors Ltd. will give pay increases ranging from 9d. per hour to 1s. per hour spread over two years representing increases of 9.8 per cent. and 10.8 per cent. on the highest and lowest rates respectively. Average earnings are expected to increase by 8.5 per cent. over the same period. The parties have provided my Department with detailed information about all aspects of the agreement.