§ Mr. Warrenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his Department's estimate of the increase in the number of unemployed people over the next 12 months arising from the return to free collective bargaining; and if this matter was discussed with the TUC before his statement on 15th July in the House.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettI will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.
Chief Constable Deputy Chief Constable Assistant Chief Constable Chief Superintendent Superintendent Chief Inspector Inspector Sergeant Constable £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 12,978 9,735 8,694 7,110 6,222 4,614 3,960 3,402 2,400 13,272 9,954 8,892 7,308 6,453 4,836 4,176 3,588 2,526 13,566 10,176 9,090 7,509 6,717 5,061 4,395 3,774 2,775 13,860 10,395 9,285 7,704 6,918 5,286 4,614 3,960 2,901 3,024 3,150 3,276 3,402 There are transitional scales of annual pay for constables aged 20 or over on entry. In addition, all members of the force receive a supplement to salary, which is not included in the above scales, equivalent to 5 per cent. of total pay and certain allowances, subject to a minimum of £2.50 a week and a maximum of £4 a week. The current maximum limits of rent allowances for each of the ranks are as follows:
£ Chief Constable 983 Assistant and deputy chief constables 858 Superintendents and chief superintendents 737 Constables, sergeants, inspectors and chief inspectors 659 All members of the force up to and including the rank of chief superintendent receive an RUC allowance of £183 per annum. Additional allowances are pay-