§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the average percentage increase in earnings between November 1978 and November 1983.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkBetween November 1978 and September 1983 — the latest month for which information is available-the index of average earnings —seasonally adjusted—rose by 80 per cent. Information for November 1983 will be available on 18 January 1984.