Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Adam Price (Plaid Cymru), on Wednesday, 26 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 10 members in total.

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REGIONAL PAY DISPARITY

That this House notes that research published by the GMB Union and the University of Durham indicates that average gross pay in the United Kingdom is ??24,740 per annum; further notes that the top 23 areas in terms of average salary are all located in London and the South East of England; further notes that the City of London tops the average salary scale on ??51,000; further notes that the lowest levels of pay are in Scotland, Wales and the North of England with a pay difference of ??30,000; believes that this study gives yet another indication of the growing North-South economic divide within the United Kingdom; and calls on the Government to implement a genuine rural policy in order to combat growing wealth inequalities within the United Kingdom.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

REGIONAL PAY DISPARITY (95A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Martin Smyth (primary, Independent Unionist) and tabled on Monday, 1 December 2003. It has been signed by 2 members in total.

Line 9, at end add 'and notes that Northern Ireland has a below average wage structure with higher charges in utilities, travel and basic food costs.'

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

95 

95A1 

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Distribution Income Economic regions Standard of living South East North of England

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk