§ Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how the cost of living index has altered from January, 1971, till the present date; and how it altered from January, 1971, till September, 1971.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkThe General Index of Retail Prices rose by 10.6 per cent. in the 16 months 19th January, 1971, to 16th May, 1972, compared with the more rapid increase of 5.8 per cent., in the eight months 19th January, 1971, to 21st September, 1971.