§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment to what extent he estimates the cost-of-living index figure will rise as a result of the recently announced increases in the postal charges and 10 per cent. on gas charges.
§ Mr. GoldingIt is estimated that the recently announced increases in postal and gas charges will add eventually about 1/15th of 1 per cent. and 1/7th of 1 per cent., respectively, to the present level of the retail prices index.