HC Deb 22 July 1975 vol 896 cc125-6W
Mr. Dempsey

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the average wage paid to workpeople in each of the regions of the United Kingdom at the most recent convenient date.

Mr. Booth

The following estimates of average weekly earnings in October

the Boyle Committee Report and the Government's proposals thereon.

Mr. Edward Short

It would seem more appropriate for hon. Members to put forward their own views on this matter.

Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Lord President of the Council what representations have been expressed by which Civil Service unions on the proposal that the salary of Members of Parliament should be linked to that of a rank in the Civil Service; and if he will make available to the House the text of any such representations.

Mr. Edward Short

None.

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