Cost of Living (Increases)

HC Deb 20 March 1979 vol 964 cc562-3W

Mr. Jessel

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state the percentage increases in the cost of living in each of the past 10 years.

Mr. Joel Barnett

Following is the information:

Percentage increase in RPI over previous year
February 1970	4.9
February 1971	8.5
February 1972	8.1
February 1973	7.9
February 1974	13.2
February 1975	19.9
February 1976	22.9
February 1977	16.2
February 1978	9.5
February 1979	9.6