HC Deb 06 November 1986 vol 103 c518W
26. Mr. John Townend

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by what percentage public sector pay has increased in the last 12 months.

Mr. Ian Stewart

Average earnings in the whole economy increased at an underlying rate of 741/2 per cent. in the 12 months to August. Separate figures for the public sector are not published.