HC Deb 30 January 1980 vol 977 c637W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he

Operative date Parliamentary salary £ Percentage increase over previous year Equivalent in December 1979 real terms* £
1 April 1946 1,000 8,140
24 May 1954 1,250 (including sessional allowance) 25.0 7,020
1 July 1957 1,750 40.0 8,820
16 October 1964 3,250 85.7 13,820
1 January 1972 4,500† 38.5 13,000
13 June 1975 5,750† 27.8 10,040
13 June 1976 6,062 5.4 9,300
13 June 1977 6,270† 3.4 8,180
13 June 1978 6,897† 10.0 8,370
13 June 1979 9,450† 37.0 10,300
* As measured by the movement in the Consumers' expenditure deflator for the period 1946 to 1962 and the General Index of Retail Prices from 1962 to 1979.
† Members' remuneration prior to 1972 contained an unquantifiable element to cover their expenses. Separate allowances for these expenses have been payable since 1972.