HC Deb 01 April 1974 vol 871 c243W
8. Mr. Carter

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection by how much the cost of living increased between 18th June 1970 and 28th February 1974.

Mr. Maclennan

Information is not available for those precise dates but over the period 16th June 1970 to 19th February 1974, the latest available date, the index of retail prices rose by 39.5 per cent.