HC Deb 23 February 1981 vol 999 cc265-6W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Minister for the Civil Service by what percentage average pay in the Civil Service has risen since May 1979.

Mr. Hayhoe

The increase since May 1979 has been 38 per cent.

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what would be the cost to public funds of a pay increase in the Civil Service of 6 per cent. 7½ per cent. and 10 per cent. respectively.

Mr. Hayhoe

The cost would be about £270 million, £340 million and £450 million respectively.