§ Dr. McDonaldasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the cost of implementing a minimum 375W wage of £100 per week for full-time workers in the Civil Service, taking into account any savings made by a reduction in means tested benefits to civil servants eligible to claim them.
§ Mr. HayhoeNo. Information about the amount of means tested benefits paid to civil servants could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
§ Dr. McDonaldasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what percentage of all civil servants were earning weekly wages of less than two-thirds average male earnings in 1982;
(2) if he has studied the research document produced by the Civil Service Union and the Low Pay Unit, "Making Ends Meet," a copy of which has been sent to him; and if he will make a statement;
(3) if he will estimate the numbers of civil servants earning less than two-thirds average male earnings in 1980–81, 1981–82 and 1982–83;
(4) if he will estimate the extent of the decline in real terms of the earnings of civil servants in receipt of less than two-thirds average male earnings since the change of basis of the Civil Service pay agreements in 1981.
§ Mr. HayhoeI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.