HC Deb 16 December 1981 vol 15 cc167-8W
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the figures for the gross domestic product of (a) Scotland and (b) Wales for each year since 1977.

Mr. Brittan

Following is the information:

GDP at Current Factor Cost (£ million)
Scotland Wales
1977 11,169 5,526
1978 12,704 6,276
1979 14,729 7,391
1980 16,639 8,156

Further information on the countries and regions of the United Kingdom is contained in the article 'Regional Accounts, 1980" published in Economic Trends, November 1981.