HC Deb 30 April 1968 vol 763 c178W
Mr. Speed

asked the Minister of Labour what were the increases in the Index of Retail Prices for nationalised industries, for food, for housing, for fuel and light, for durable household goods, for clothing and footwear, for transport and vehicles, for miscellaneous goods, for services and for all items in the Index since October, 1964, since July, 1966, and since November, 1967, respectively, to the latest convenient date.

Mr. Hattersley

The percentage increases were as follows:

Mr. Speed

asked the Minister of Labour what estimate she has made of the cost in money terms of the increase in the Index of Retail Prices since October, 1964, since July, 1966 and since November, 1967, respectively, to persons over 65 years of age with weekly incomes under £5, over £5 but under £10, over £10 but under £15, and all households where the head of the household is aged 65 years or over.

Mr. Hattersley

I regret this information is not available.