§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what is the average level of earned income for persons living in the mid-Wales counties of Merioneth, Cardigan, Montgomery, Brecon and Radnor; and how this compares with the average for the United Kingdom;
(2) what is the average earned income of persons living in Wales.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinThe estimates below relate to the year 1968–69, the latest year for which figures are available.
The estimates, which are subject to wide margins of error, are derived from the results of the 1968–69 survey of personal incomes which excludes incomes below £275 a year. The population figures, which relate to mid-1968, include all persons in the areas concerned whether or not they have an income.
Average earned income before tax per head of population 1968–69 £ united kingdom … … 460 Wales … … 350 Merioneth … … 225 Cardigan … … 290 Montgomery … … 285 Brecon … … 250 Radnor … … 265