HC Deb 11 November 1982 vol 31 cc251-2W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will detail monthly figures for consumer spending in 1982 to date; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wakeham

The figures of consumers' expenditure are produced quarterly rather than monthly. The preliminary estimate for the third quarter shows an increase of 1½ per cent. compared with the level in the first half of the year.

Following is the information:

Consumers' expenditure at 1975 prices—seasonally adjusted
£ Billion
First quarter 1982 17.9
Second quarter 1982 17.9
Third quarter 1982 (preliminary estimate) 18.2

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