HC Deb 22 November 1976 vol 919 c887W
Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the percentage increase in unit labour costs since 1972, taking into account changes in the exchange rate, in the United Kingdom by comparison with France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the USA.

Mr. Denzil Davies

I regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I will write to my hon. Friend.

Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the percentage increases in unit labour costs in manufacturing industry from 1967 to the present; and what were the year-on-year movements in the exchange rate over the same period.

Mr. Denzil Davies

I regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I will write to my hon. Friend.