HC Deb 19 October 1989 vol 158 c201W
66. Mr. Morley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in his discussions with the Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry, he has raised the subject of pay rises awarded to directors of companies in 1989.

78. Mr. Morgan

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in his discussions with the Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry, he has raised the subject of pay rises awarded to directors of companies in 1989.

Dr. Moonie

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in his discussions with the Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry, he has raised the subject of pay rises awarded to directors of companies in 1989.

123. Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in his discussions with the Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry, he has raised the subject of pay rises awarded to directors of companies in 1989.

Mr. Norman Lamont

Pay is a matter for the parties involved to decide and it is not for the Government to intervene. This applies no matter whose pay is involved. But the Chancellor has made it clear that he will neither directly nor indirectly bail out employers who concede excessive wage settlements.

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