§ 43. Mr. Dumpletonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies on what basis the cost-of-living index in British Honduras is calculated; and why the cost of clothing is not included.
Mr. Creech JonesThe index is based on normal principles following a survey carried out in British Honduras in 1942 and includes food, rent, clothing, fuel, light and washing, and other expenditure.
§ Mr. DumpletonWill my right hon. Friend look at this to make sure that the cost-of-living index really represents the cost of living, for there is a feeling in the territory that it does not?
Mr. Creech JonesClothing was the point mentioned in my hon. Friend's Question, and in any case there is a regular complete revision of the cost of living in order to get a proper index figure.