§ Mr. Copeasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the average increase proposed by the Wages Council for barmaids and barmen in licensed houses due to be implemented on 15th January 1979; and how this compares with the Government's guidelines.
§ Mr. John GrantThe increase proposed, outside London and where board and lodging is not provided, is £8.75–27 per cent.—per 40-hour week. Since this brings the adult weekly rate up to only £41.20 it is well within the pay guidelines.