§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the increase in real average income before and after housing costs, for each of the decile groups, in the upper half of the population between 1979 and 1988–9.
§ Mr. BurtReal increases in the income beteen 1979 and 1988–89 combined for the decile groups in the upper half of the income distribution are given in the table. These figures relate to the United Kingdom and are based on income equivalised for household size and composition.
Percentage changes in real income by decile group 1979 to 1988–89 Decile group Income before housing costs Income after housing costs Sixth 22 24 Seventh 25 27 Eighth 28 30 Ninth 35 37 Tenth (top) 44 46