HC Deb 22 February 1979 vol 963 c280W
Mr. Jopling

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he accepts the advice of the national joint council for the motor trade that the recent 20 per cent. basic wage increase for forecourt attendants is not inconsistent with current incomes policy guidelines.

Mr. Harold Walker

The increase to which the hon. Member refers is part of the national joint council for the motor vehicle retail and repair industry 1979 pay and conditions agreement. On the information available the effect of the agreement as a whole is well within single figures though slightly outside the guidelines.

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