HC Deb 25 June 1979 vol 969 c95W
Mr. John H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest retail price index; and how this compares with 1 April 1979, 1 April 1978, and 1 April 1977, respectively.

Mr. Jim Lester

The information is as follows:

Date Retail price index January 1974=100
15 May 1979 215.9
10 April 1979 214.2
18 April 1978 194.6
19 April 1977 180.3

Figures are not available in respect of 1 April.