HC Deb 03 July 1979 vol 969 cc516-7W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Minister for the Civil Service, in view of the recent discussions concerning hon. Members' pay, what are the average earnings of the workers who print the Official Report; and what would be the annual income payable if the current pay demand were to be met in full.

Mr. Channon

The average weekly earnings of workers at the St. Stephen's Parliamentary Press most directly concerned with the production of theOfficial Report when it is printed are about £160.

The present claims by the three trade unions immediately involved differ as to content and are at present under negotiation with the management of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. It is not possible therefore at this stage to answer fully the second half of my hon. Friend's question.