HC Deb 01 February 1985 vol 72 cc333-4W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average income in 1955 and in each succeeding fifth year expressed in constant prices; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Rees

Average income—personal income per capital—at constant prices for the years requested was as follows:

£
1955 1,782
1960 2,081
1965 2,437

£
1970 2,734
1975 3,308
1980 3,571

These figures are based on data in Economic Trends annual supplement (1985 edition) tables 18 and 45.