§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister for the Civil Service on what date Members of Parliament's salaries were last increased; to what extent since then 664W Civil Service salaries have risen; and whether he will give a detailed list of civil servants who have not had an increase since this stated date.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisSalaries of Members of Parliament were last increased from 13th June 1975. Since that date most civil servants earning less than £8,500 have received pay supplements of £6 a week in accordance with the terms of the White Paper "The Attack on Inflation" (Cmnd. 6151). In addition, industrial grades, whose pay settlement date is 1st July, received annual increases on 1st July 1975. Full details of those civil servants who have not had an increase in the period could only be provided at disproportionate cost.