§ Dr. David Owenasked the Minister for the Civil Service what is the basis for the calculation of an offer of 7½ per cent. to Government industrial workers to be paid as from 1st July.
§ Mr. David HowellThis offer, which is being negotiated through the normal channels, is regarded as fair in all the circumstances.
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§ Dr. David Owenasked the Minister for the Civil Service what has been the percentage increase in the cost of living over the period 1st July, 1970 to 1st July, 1971; and whether this increase is covered by the offer of 7½ per cent. to Government industrial workers.
§ Mr. David HowellThis information is not yet available.