HC Deb 25 February 1936 vol 309 c237
25. Mr. A. HENDERSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the increase in the cost-of-living figures in 1935 as compared with 1933; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I am aware that in 1935 the cost of living index prepared by the Ministry of Labour was, on the average, approximately 2 per cent. higher than in 1933.

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