§ 31. Mr. WHITEasked the Minister of Labour whether he can state the effect of an increase of 30 per cent. on house rents upon the index figure of the cost of living issued by the Ministry?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAAn increase of 30 per cent. on house rents (exclusive of rates) would raise the index figure relating to the cost of living, which is issued by the Ministry of Labour, by about 3½ points.