§ Mr. de Freitasasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that, taking the internal purchasing value of the £ sterling as 20s. in October, 1951, it had declined to 18s. 3d. in July, 1953, 17s. 2d. in July, 1955, and 15s. 9d. in July, 1957; and what was the comparable figure for July, 1959.
§ Mr. ErrollYes, on the basis of the Index of Retail Prices. The comparable figure for July, 1959, is not yet available.