The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1990Chancellor (1989-1990)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Inflation – 7 June 1990

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Inflation on 7th June 1990.


Mr. Adley To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the contribution made by wage and salary increases to inflation.

Mr. Major Excessive wage settlements threaten job prospects rather than sustained higher inflation.