HC Deb 26 October 1972 vol 843 c392W
Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how the real value of wages compares with their value in March, 1970.

Mr. Nott

Between March, 1970 and August, 1972 (the latest period for which data are available) the index of average earnings rose by 29.4 per cent. and the general index of retail prices rose by 20.8 per cent.

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