§ 1972. Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the average weekly wage in Northern Ireland in each of the years (a) 1982, (b) 1981, (c) 1979 and (d)
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThe following estimates, relating to employees in all occupations, are based on results from the new earnings survey, which is carried out each April in Northern Ireland.
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Average gross weekly earnings of those whose pay was not affected by absence Full time Men Women £ £ 1982 144.6 95.3 1981 129.7 88.5 1979 93.4 61.8 1972 32.2 18.9 In addition to basic wages, the figures include bonus payments, overtime earnings, and other payments due for the period.