HC Deb 19 February 1952 vol 496 c3W
47. Mr. Mulley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the purchasing power of the £ sterling on the 1st February, 1952, as compared to 20s. on 1st November, 1951.

50. Mr. Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the purchasing value of the £ on 1st October, 1951, and at the latest convenient stated date.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The most recent figures available were given in the reply which my right hon. Friend, the Minister of State for Economic Affairs, gave to the hon. Member for Southampton, Test (Dr. King), on 29th January.