HC Deb 13 February 1979 vol 962 c472W
Mr. Blaker

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list, for all member countries of the European Economic Community, the United States of America, Canada and Japan, for the period from the 1st quarter of 1974 to 3rd quarter of 1978 or the latest available quarter (a) the increase in manufacturing earnings, in money terms, (b) the increase in manufacturing earnings deflated for increases in consumer prices and (c) the increase in real take-home pay for the average industrial worker.

Mr. Golding

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.