HC Deb 21 April 1975 vol 890 c194W
Mr. David Howell

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what would be the total cost to the Exchequer in 1975–76, of the current Civil Service pay claim, if granted.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

The total additional cost to the Exchequer in the 1975–76 financial year for Civil Service salaries would be £315 million, including back pay of £48 million for the period 1st January 1975 to 31st March 1975.