§ Mr. Parkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what has been the proportion of personal disposable income spent on durable household goods in each of the years since 1964 to the latest available date in 1973.
§ Mr. NottI have been asked to reply. Following is the information:
Per cent. 1964 6.3 1965 6.2 1966 5.9 1967 6.0 1968 6.2 1969 5.9 1970 6.0 1971 6.2 1972 6.5 1973—1st half 6.6* "Durable household goods" includes expenditure on furniture and floor coverings, radio and electrical and other durable goods, household textiles and soft furnishings, and hardware. Source: National Income and Expenditure 1973—Blue Book (HMSO). (*) Based on seasonally adjusted data.