HC Deb 05 April 1974 vol 871 cc477-8W
Mr. Norman Lamont

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the increase in the standard of living, in total and expressed at annual rate, on the basis of real disposable income per head, between the second quarter of 1970 and the fourth quarter of 1973.

Dr. Gilbert

Real personal disposable income per head increased by 14¾ per cent. between the second quarter of 1970 and the fourth quarter of 1973, representing an annual rate of increase of 4 per cent.