HC Deb 04 March 1970 vol 797 c125W
Mr. Lane

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what has been the average percentage increase in wages and salaries covered by settlements known to her Department during the last three months.

Mr. Harold Walker

The weighted average increase in minimum rates for major wage and salary settlements notified during November and December, 1969, and January, 1970—taking account only of the first stages of long-term agreements—is estimated at 9.7 per cent.