HC Deb 23 February 1979 vol 963 c339W
Mr. Watkinson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of gross national product went to wages in 1953, 1963, 1973 and 1978.

Mr. Denzil Davies

, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 22 February 1979; Vol. 963, c. 267], gave the following information:

Wages and salaries—including Forces' pay—as a percentage of gross national product at factor cost (1)
1953 60.8
1963 61.8
1973 60.4
1978January—September 60.9
(1) Income-based.