§ 3. Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Labour to what extent allowance is made for house rents and travelling expenditure in the comparative statistics from which the cost-of-living figure is compiled?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThis information is given in the White Paper, recently published, on "The Cost-of-Living Index Number—Method of Compilation.'
§ Mr. DAYCan my right hon. Friend say whether in determining expenses rents are taken into consideration?
§ Miss BONDFIELDYes.
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDCan the right hon. Lady tell us whether there is any substantial difference between the present cost-of-living figure and any revised figure according to modern data?
§ Miss BONDFIELDIf the right hon. Gentleman will refer to the matter, he will see that there is no revised figure.