§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the average public sector salary is in(a) London and the south-east and (b) the north-east. [31388]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithThe average public sector salaries (gross weekly earnings) in London, the south-east and the north-east are as follows:
- London: £486
- South-east (excluding London): £414
- North-east: £371.
The figures are for April 2000 from the New Earnings Survey.
Figures for April 2001 will be published on 28 February 2002.