§ Mr. Biffenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the extent to which central Government, local government and nationalised industries will be able to settle wage claims at below the £6 per week maximum increase for some of their employees when determining cash limits and other disciplines designed to effect compliance with the policy outlined in Command Paper No. 6151.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettCash limits will be calculated, and other instruments applied, on the basis that all pay settlements in the areas concerned will comply with the policy of Command 6151. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister made clear on 11th May—[Vol. 895, c. 902.]—that the £6 per week is a maximum and not an entitlement.