§ 63. Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what he expects to be the effect of the recent Budget proposals on average earnings of the lowest 10 per cent. of earners in 1987–88.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe Budget will increase the take-home pay of nearly all wage earners, allowing a much needed reduction in pay settlements and average earnings growth to take place.
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§ 64. Dr. Michael Clarkasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the number of new jobs that will be created as a result of the recent Budget proposals.
§ Mr. MacGregorUnemployment has fallen by 145,000 over the last six months, the biggest half-yearly fall since 1973. There is every prospect of a further fall through 1987.