HC Deb 19 January 1977 vol 924 cc203-4W
Mr. Stanley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the population of Greater London in 1965, 1970 and 1975; and what is the latest estimate for 1980, 1985 and 1990.

Mr. Guy Barnett

The population of Greater London in 1965, 1970 and 1975 was 7,857,000; 7,530,000 and 7,103,000 respectively. It is estimated by the Office of Population Censuses and Surveys that the population in Greater London in 1980, 1985 and 1990 will be 6,561,000, 6,160,000 and 5,793,000 respectively.