HC Deb 03 February 1987 vol 109 c606W
29. Mr. Caborn

asked the Paymaster General what was the average percentage increase in earnings among the top and bottom 10 per cent. of workers in Britain in 1986; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

Between April 1985 and April 1986 the highest decile of the weekly earnings distribution for full-time adult employees in Great Britain increased by 8.3 per cent. for men and by 10.7 per cent. for women. Over the same period the lowest decile increased by 6.0 per cent. for men and by 6.1 per cent. for women.

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