HC Deb 27 June 1972 vol 839 c292W
Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will state the latest figures for the average weekly wage in England and Scotland, respectively.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

In October, 1971, the average weekly earnings of full-time manual men aged 21 and over in industries covered by the Department's regular enquiry were £31.12 in England and £29.88 in Scotland.