HC Deb 03 July 1933 vol 280 cc20-1
41. Mr. MADANE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state the index figure of wholesale commodity prices in this country in August, 1932, and on the latest available date?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

I have been asked to reply. The Board of Trade index number of wholesale prices (1930 = 100) was 83.3 in August, 1932, and 83.1 in May, 1933.