HC Deb 18 March 1985 vol 75 cc360-1W
Mr. Wareing

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what the average level of pay rises was in the financial year 1983–84; and what they have been so far during 1984–85.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Details on the percentage increase in average gross weekly earnings of employees in Great Britain in the 12 months ending March 1984 are contained in table 5.1 ofEmployment Gazette, February 1985, a copy of which is in the Library. The latest information, relating to the 12 months ending December 1984, is given in the same table.