HC Deb 29 November 1978 vol 959 c210W
Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what were the average weekly earnings of a skilled printer engaged in the printing of the Official Reporton 23rd November; what was the comparable figures six months ago; and if the dispute is now settled and on what terms.

Mr. Charles R. Morris:

The average weekly earnings of printing machine managers employed at St. Stephen's Parliamentary Press on the night shift—when the Official Reportis produced—on the dates shown were as follows:

Week ending 19th May 1978£160.00
Week ending 24th November 1978 £155.27

The fluctuations is due to the effect of overtime.

There has been no very recent dispute at St. Stephen's Parliamentary Press affecting production of the Official Report.