HC Deb 19 April 1973 vol 855 cc151-2W
8. Mr. Dixon

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in the standard of living on the basis of real disposable income per head between the fourth quarter of 1964 and the second quarter of 1970, and between the second quarter of 1970 and the latest available quarter.

Mr. Barber

Between the fourth quarter of 1964 and the second quarter of 1970 the standard of living on the basis of real personal disposable income per head rose by 8½ per cent. or 1½ per cent. a year. Between the second quarter of 1970 and the fourth quarter of 1972 it rose by 12¾ per cent., or 5 per cent. a year.