§ Mr. Martenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by how much, in percentage terms, the standard of living has increased since December 1970; and what has been the increase in 1972.
§ Mr. NottOn the basis of the estimated changes in real personal disposable income per head, the standard of living rose by 8.8 per cent. between the fourth quarter of 1970 and the third quarter of 1972, and by 5.6 per cent. between the fourth quarter of 1971 and the third quarter of 1972.