HC Deb 24 February 1983 vol 37 c524W
36. Mr. Greenway

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current rate of inflation; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

I refer my hon. Friend to the replies given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 8 and 22 February to my hon. Friend the Member for Lincoln (Mr. Carlisle).

43. Mr. Les Huckfield

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest figure for the annual rate of inflation.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

Over the 12 months to January 1983, the retail prices index increased by 4.9 per cent.