Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 October 2004. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 October 2004 on behalf of the Office for National Statistics.

McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question: Whether, in the private sector of the United Kingdom economy, output per hour worked is (i) lower than; (ii) at the same level as; or (iii) higher than the output in (a) the United States; (b) France; and (c) Germany; and by what percentage in each case, for the most recent year for which figures are available. [HL 4413]. - Inc text of letter from Len Cook of the Office for National Statistics and fact that international comparisons of whole economy output per hour worked on an experimental basis. Figures can be accessed at: http://www/statistics.gov.uk/statbase/Product.asp?vlnk=9337. [HL 4413].

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