§ Mr. David Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Employment, taking 1st November, 1969, as 100, what was the percentage increase in the cost of living to 1st May, 1970; and what has been the increase in each subsequent period of six months using 100 as the base point for 1st May, 1970, 1st November, 1970, and 1st May, 1971.
§ Mr. BryanThe information is not available precisely in the form requested. The percentage increases in the General Index of Retail Prices were as follows:
Per cent. 18th November, 1969, to 19th May, 1970 4.5 19th May, 1970, to 17th November, 1970 3.2 17th November, 1970, to 18th May, 1971 6.4 The increase for the period 18th May, 1971, to 16th November, 1971, is not yet available.