HC Deb 23 June 1972 vol 839 cc194-5W
Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will state, for each pay settlement in the public sector awarded since the Wilberforce settlement of the miners' claim, the date of the settlement, the number of employees in-

Agreement Approximate number of workers involved Estimated percentage increase in earnings resulting from settlement Operative date
British Railways Board
Conciliation Grades … … 148,000 13.1 5th June, 1972*
and Clerical Grades … … 52,000 13.6 in a full year
* Lump sum payment covering period from 1st May, 1972.—[Vol. 839, c. 160–2.]

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