HC Deb 27 June 1985 vol 81 c489W
55. Mr. Spencer

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the percentage increase in personal earnings over the last 12 months.

Mr. Peter Rees

Average earnings in the whole economy grew at an underlying rate of 7.5 per cent. in the 12 months to April. The underlying rate of growth of earnings in manufacturing was 8.75 per cent.