Government Expenditure (Hansard, 29 March 1995)

HC Deb 29 March 1995 vol 257 c653W 653W

§ Mr. Malcolm Bruce
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the average annual increase in Government expenditure for the years(a) 1965 to 1970, (b) 1970 to 1974, (c) 1974 to 1979, (d) 1979 to 1989 and (e) 1989 to 1995. [16810]

§ Mr. Aitken
Figures are readily available only for financial years. The table shows the average annual percentage increases in general government expenditure, excluding privatisation proceeds, over the relevant periods.

From To Increase per cent.

1965–66 1970–71 9.7

1970–71 1974–75 18.7

1974–75 1979–80 16.1

1979–80 1989–90 8.5

1989–90 1995–96 6.8

From	To	Increase per cent.
1965–66	1970–71	9.7
1970–71	1974–75	18.7
1974–75	1979–80	16.1
1979–80	1989–90	8.5
1989–90	1995–96	6.8