HC Deb 30 November 1988 vol 142 c267W
Mr. Meacher

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the percentage rise in total domestic spending each year since 1978, including the estimate for 1988; and what has been the target for each of these years in the medium-term financial strategy.

Mr. Major

The growth in total United Kingdom domestic expenditure at current market prices since 1978 was as follows:

Percent change in total domestic expenditure
Per cent.
1978 14.6
1979 18.1
1980 14.9
1981 9.6
1982 10.1
1983 10.3
1984 7.8
1985 8.1
1986 8.8
1987 9.1
1988 11.4

Source: United Kingdom National Accounts 1988 Edition (table 1.2) CSO except for 1988 which is an estimate [consistent with the forecast published in the autumn statement.]

There are no "targets" for domestic expenditure in the medium term financial strategy.