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Adult Male Workers, Northern Region (Hours And Pay)

Volume 728: debated on Monday 16 May 1966

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Mr. Armstrong

asked the Minister of Labour what are the average hours per week worked in manufacturing industry in the northern region; and how this compares with the national average.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

The average hours per week worked by adult men in manufacturing industries in the northern region were 46·0 in October 1965, the latest date for which information is available, compared with 46·1 in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Armstrong

asked the Minister of Labour what are the average weekly earnings of adult male manual workers in the northern region; and how this compares with the national average.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

The average weekly earnings of adult male manual workers in manufacturing and other industries and services covered by the Ministry's half-yearly inquiries in the northern region were £18 17s. 9d. in October 1965, the latest date for which information is available, compared with £19 11s. 9d. in the United Kingdom.