§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what were the salaries of constables, sergeants and chief inspectors on 1 January in 1979 and 1986; and what is the percentage difference in real terms.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe information requested follows:
Rank January 1979 January 1986 Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Constable 3,189 4,809 7,212 12,033 Sergeant 4,683 5,406 11,508 13,203 Chief Inspector 6,198 7,260 14,991 17,388 The cumulative increase arising from annual pay settlements since January 1979 is 148.3 per cent. Over the period January 1979 to November 1985 underlying average earnings have risen by 106 per cent. while between January 1979 and December 1985 the retail prices index rose by 82.9 per cent. and the tax and price index by 81.3 per cent.