HC Deb 12 June 1981 vol 6 cc231-2W
Mr. Freeson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what consideration he is giving to the

Approximate Average Increases Awarded since 1975
1975–76* 1976–77* 1977–78 1978–79† 1979–80†
per cent. per cent. per cent. per cent.
General practitioners those earning £8500 or more Nil those earning less than £8500 6 per cent. 2½ 10 26 32
Consultants those earning ½8500 or more Nil those earning less than ½8500 4 per cent. 2–2½ 11 26 30
Chairman of nationalized industries Nil 1 10 34½ 25
Higher judiciary Nil 1 10 30½ 23½
Principals in the Civil Service‡ 4 2½ 9½ 9 (1 April) 18 (1 January)
Civil Service‡ 4½(l August) 19 (7May)
Assistant Secretaries Nil 2 9½ 9 (1 April)
21½ (1 January)
in the Civil Service‡ 4½(1 August) 14½(7 May)
Nurses those earning £8500 5 approximately 10 9 (1 April) 10 (1 April)
or more Nil 10 (1 August) 14 (1 April)
those earning less than £8500 4–16 per cent.§
9 (1 January)
Primary and secondary 12 (1 April)
school teachers in 9 (1 September)
England and Wales 8½ 4 10 9½ 2½(1 September)
introduction of a single benefit for 16 to 19-year-olds; and if he will ensure that such a proposal would not be introduced until after public consultation.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I will reply to the right hon. Member as soon as possible.