HC Deb 24 January 1990 vol 165 c693W
Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will take steps to maintain gross national product figures for Wales.

Mr. Peter Walker

GDP for Wales and other areas of the United Kingdom is estimated annually. To calculate GNP would necessitate the estimation of net property income from outside Wales which would involve income from external (to Wales) investment and income generated in Wales by non-residents. Little information is available on these elements.