§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Norfolk, North on 30 January, Official Report, column 175–76, if he will give details of the aggregate pay bill for local government white collar and manual employees, including teachers, lecturers, police and firemen, for each of the years 1978–79, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83 and 1983–84.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe available estimates are:
Total employee costs—Local Authorities in England £ million 1978–79 9,100 1979–80 10,800 1980–81 13,300 1981–82 14,800 1982–83 15,800 1983–84 16,900 Note:
Total employee costs include wages and salaries, employers contributions to national insurance and superannuation, cash allowances and compensation for loss of office.