asked the Minister of Labour what is the estimated total number of computer programmers and systems analysts for whom proposed increases in income have been notified to his Department during the periods of standstill and severe restraint, respectively; how many were covered by applications which the Department endorsed and rejected, respectively; and what is the average percentage income increase of those notifications endorsed by his Department.

Separate figures for computer programmers and systems analysts are not available. The Ministry is in touch with several employers about the pay of workers amongst whom are included these occupations.

asked the Minister of Labour what is the estimated number of computer programmers and systems analysts currently employed in the United Kingdom; and what is their estimated current level of weekly earnings.

The estimated numbers of computer programmers and systems analysts currently employed in the United Kingdom are about 13,000 and 9,000, respectively. I regret that information regarding their level of weekly earnings is not available.