asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if, as the Taoiseach's recommendation that wage increases be limited to 7 per cent has not been adhered to, he will now grant permission for increases in the cost of commodities caused by wage increases of more than 7 per cent.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost of Commodities.
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In the consideration of applications for price increases to compensate for increases in wage costs during 1970, I will, in accordance with the Taoiseach's statement in this House on 17th December, 1969, disallow any increases in such costs which are attributable to wage increases in excess of 30s or 7 per cent per worker per week. I think it would be undesirable to alter this position.
Even though it is not a bit realistic.