§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether the payment to the clergy of £700 to £1,000 per annum adjusted for inflation, agreed by the Church Commissioners central stipends authority, falls within the Government's incomes policy.
§ Mr. John GrantI understand that these figures are recommendations by the Church Commissioners for salary levels for 1979–80. I would expect salary increases for all groups during the 12 months from 1st August 1978 to be consistent with the Government's recently announced guidelines.