HC Deb 02 March 1983 vol 38 cc149-50W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what has been the increase in real earnings per hour in manufacturing since the first quarter of 1980 compared with the increase in output per person per hour.

Mr. Alison

The available information on changes between the first quarter of 1980 and the fourth quarter of 1982 is as follows:

Percentages
Output per person hour in manufacturing +10
Average hourly earnings in manufacturing +43
Retail prices (all items) +31