Written question asked by Lord Lea of Crondall (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2001. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2001 on behalf of the Office for National Statistics.

McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question: Why they published on 26 April sub-regional and local area estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculated solely on a workplace basis (as opposed to a residence basis), thereby giving the impression that GDP per head is two-and-a-half times the national average in Inner London; whether in future they will simultaneously issue residence-based figures; and what representaions they have made to the European Commission to ensure that these figures are not misunderstood. [HL 2050]. - Inc text of letter from Mr Len Cook of National Statistics.

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