HC Deb 08 April 1965 vol 710 cc90-1W
27. Mr. Howe

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what machinery he proposes to use to assess the total annual increase in earnings that results from any particular wage settlement.

Mr. George Brown

Such assessments will be made by the Government. In addition the National Board for Prices and Incomes will investigate particular cases referred to it.

39. Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether the National Board for Prices and Incomes will bc. empowered to examine wage awards resulting from arbitration procedures and independent committees of inquiry.

Mr. George Brown

The Board will examine any questions relating to prices, wages or other money incomes referred to it by the Government.