§ 40. Mr. Duffyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is satisfied that he will achieve his target of a single figure rate of inflation by the end of the year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HealeyAt present we are on course for achieving our target.
§ 47. Mr. Moonmanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current rate of inflation.
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§ Mr. HealeyThe retail price index rose by 24.9 per cent over the 12 months to December, compared with figures for October and November of 25.9 per cent. and 25.2 per cent.