§ 58. Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the progress up to the present time of the social contract.
§ Mr. BoothMy right hon. Friend's general assessment of the position remains as stated in his speech to the House on 5th November.
§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the present percentage wage increase that the Government would consider to be within the terms of the social contract.
§ Mr. BoothNegotiations in accordance with the TUC guidelines will lead to different results in different cases.