§ 22. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what study he has made of the official announcement of the increased 1 per cent. in wholesale 453W prices due, according to that announcement, mainly to increased taxation; and what action he has taken or intends to take to stop this inflation.
§ Mr. BrittanThe increase in tobacco and alcohol duties were necessitated by the medium term financial strategy. This is directed toward the permanent reduction of inflation.