§ Mr. Adam Butlerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what were the average gross earnings for all manual workers in November 1970, 1971 and 1972.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkThe regular inquiry into the earnings and hours of manual workers in the United Kingdom is held in October each year. Set out below are details of average weekly earnings for full-time adult manual workers in the industries and services covered.
Men 21 years and over Women 18 years and over £ £ October 1970 … … 28.05 13.99 1971 … … 30.93 15.80 1972 … … 35.82 18.30 Note: These inquiries cover all manufacturing industries; mining and quarrying (except coal mining); construction; gas, electricity and water; transport and communication (except railways and London Transport); public administration and certain miscellaneous services.