Inflation (EEC Countries)

HC Deb 04 July 1974 vol 876 c239W

Mr. Skeet

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current rate of inflation prevailing in each of the European Community countries; and what was the position 12 months earlier.

Mr. Dell

The latest comparable information is as follows:

CONSUMER PRICES (All items)
PERCENTAGE CHANGES ON THE SAME MONTH A YEAR EARLIER
	12 months to April 1974	12 months to April 1973
Belgium	10.4	7.2
Denmark	14.2	7.7
France	13.2	6.7
Germany	7.1	7.5
Ireland	13.5*	10.1*
Italy	15.5†	9.6†
Luxembourg	9.0	6.9
Netherlands	8.9	8.0
United Kingdom	15.2	9.2
* 12 months to February.
† 12 months to March.

Source: OECD Main Economic Indicators.