HC Deb 27 January 1970 vol 794 c312W
86. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the percentage increase in Government expenditure between December, 1964 and January, 1970.

Mr. Diamond

Central Government expenditure (excluding investment grants, regional employment premiums and selective employment tax additional payments) at constant prices rose by 22 per cent. between the year ending 31st December, 1964 and that ending 30th September, 1969—the latest 12 month period for which figures are available.