GUEST - 30 Apr 15 - 03:48 AM

What interesting metrics you use to chart progress - 227 pints eh?

Your son can only afford half that number today?

Half the numbers of cars on the roads today as compared to 36 years ago? - NO

House ownership down half today as compared to 36 years ago? - NO

Half the numbers going abroad and further afield for holidays today as compared to 36 years ago? - NO

Average number and variety of electrical and electronic goods in houses today less than 36 years ago? - NO

Half the numbers and types of benefits available today as compared to 36 years ago? - NO

So sorry Guest I will stand by what I said:

"In general people are far better off today than they were 36 years ago, and most certainly better off than they were 60 years ago"