HC Deb 02 April 1973 vol 854 c20W
Mr. Marten

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the percentage rise in the standard of living in 1972.

Mr. Nott

On the basis of the change in real personal disposable income per head the rise in the standard of living between 1971 and 1972 was over 6¾ per cent. This compares with the average annual increase of 1½ per cent. between the fourth quarter of 1964 and the second quarter of 1970.