HC Deb 10 July 1973 vol 859 c302W
57. Mr. Ridley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what were the percentage increases in gross earnings between April 1972 and November 1972, and between November 1972 and April 1973, respectively.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

Average gross earnings, as measured by the seasonally adjusted monthly index of average earnings, rose by 10.2 per cent. between April and November 1972 and by 2.8 per cent. between November 1972 and April 1973.