HC Deb 17 January 1977 vol 924 cc48-9W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current rate of inflation.

Mr. Joel Barnett

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Anthony Grant

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the rate of inflation in Great Britain between 31st August 1975 and 31st August 1976.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The information used in compiling the retail price index is collected in the middle of each month. The index for August 1976 was 13.8 per cent. higher than the index for August 1975.