§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will state to what extent over the past few stated number of years the average national wage has increased, on a cumulative or annual basis; to what extent on this basis Members of Parliament's salaries have increased alongside such national average improvements; and if he will give similar details for those in public services.
§ Mr. Jim LesterI will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.