Cost-of-Living Index (Hansard, 20 March 1972)

HC Deb 20 March 1972 vol 833 c240W 240W

§ Mr. Skinner
asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest available figure for the increase in the cost-of-living index since October, 1969.

§ Mr. Bryan
The General Index of Retail Prices rose by 19.4 per cent. between 21st October, 1969, and 18th January, 1972.