HC Deb 27 July 1984 vol 64 c832W
Mr. Park

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what has been the increase in United Kingdom unit labour costs over the most recent six months for which figures are available; and how this compares with United States of America, German and Japanese figures.

Mr. Channon

The information is as follows:

Unit Labour Costs* in Manufacturing Change 1983 Q3 to 1984 Q1
Per cent.
United Kingdom +2.7
United States of America +0.8
Federal Republic of Germany +0.1
Japan -1.9
* In local currency.

Source: International Monetary Fund.