§ Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Labour how many increases in rates of wages, salaries or other remuneration and reductions in hours of work have been put into effect since 20th July 1966; how many people are concerned; and what is the average percentage increase in remuneration.
§ Mr. GunterMinimum wage rates have been increased or standard hours reduced since 20th July in eight trades covered by Wages Councils but in each of these cases the Wages Regulation Order had been made before 20th July. About 300,000 workers are within scope of these Orders but some had received increases before the effective date of the Order.
The monthly index of hourly wage rates showed an increase of less than one-tenth of 1 per cent. between 19th July and 20th September. The monthly index of average earnings, which measures changes in wage and salary earnings combined, fell by 2 per cent. between end-July and end-August, but at this time of year the index is influenced by seasonal factors (e.g. holidays).
§ Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Labour how many workers received increases in remuneration or reductions in hours during the period 1st January 1966 to 20th July 1966; and what was the average percentage rate of increase, with comparable figures for the period 1st January 1965 to 20th July 1965.
§ Mr. GunterFrom 1st January to 20th July 1966 just over 10 million manual workers received increases in basic weekly rates of wages or reductions in 103W normal hours. The monthly index of hourly wage rates showed during the period an increase of 4.4 per cent. For the same period in 1965 the corresponding figures were about 11 million increases and 4.8 per cent. Corresponding information about salaried workers is not available.