Wage Bill (Hansard, 26 February 2001)

HC Deb 26 February 2001 vol 363 c520W 520W

§ Mr. Edwards
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the(a) national wage bill and (b) public sector wage bill for 2001–02. [151369]

§ Mr. Andrew Smith
In line with the convention adopted by previous Administrations, this Government do not publish foreca its for employment, earnings or the wage bill.