§ 6. Mr. Ridleyasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, in view of the fact that national economic growth is to be at 3 per cent. per annum, why there is not to be an incomes norm of 3 per cent. also.
§ Mr. M. StewartThe 3 per cent. rate of growth figure to which the hon. Member refers is a provisional figure which will be considered in the review of future prospects for growth which the Government is carrying out in conjunction with the National Economic Development Council. During the 12 months beginning on 1st July next, no one can be entitled to a minimum increase in incomes and any proposed increase will need to be justified against the criteria set out in the White Paper (Command 3235).