§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has, for the years 1964–1972 inclusive, showing the percentage of net disposable income after tax spent on food for those earning average industrial earnings or less in each of the years concerned.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkI have been asked to reply.
I am investigating what information it may be possible to prepare and will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has, for the years 1964–1972 inclusive, showing the hours which would have to be worked to purchase, at current prices in each of the years concerned, a representative sample of goods or commodities normally included in the cost-of-living index, including foodstuffs.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkI have been asked to reply.
I am investigating what information it may be possible to prepare and will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible.