HC Deb 01 August 1972 vol 842 cc90-1W
86. Mr. Holland

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the increase in percentage terms of real disposable income during the period 1969 and the first six months of 1970, compared with that during the period of second six months of 1970 and the year 1971.

Mr. Nott

Between the fourth quarter of 1968 and the second quarter of 1970, real personal disposable income increased by 3.6 per cent. Between the second quarter of 1970 and the fourth quarter of 1971 it increased by 4.5 per cent. These figures have not been adjusted for changes in the population.