HL Deb 05 April 1973 vol 341 cc511-2WA
BARONESS WOOTTON OF ABINGER

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Between November 6, 1972 (or nearest subsequent date for which information is available), and March 31, 1973, what was the percentage increase in (a) all items, (b) food prices, in the Department of Employment's index of retail prices.

LORD DRUMALBYN

Between November 14, 1972, and February 20, 1973, the latest date for which the General Index of Retail Prices has been calculated, the percentage increases in all items and in food were 1.8 and 5.4, respectively.