HC Deb 12 December 1968 vol 775 c190W
Mr. Ridley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied that the pay rise recently agreed for the police is in accordance with the Prices and Incomes Policy; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Callaghan

Yes. The last increase in pay of the police was on 1st March, 1967, and the present award is consistent with the ceiling of 3½ per cent. a year.