§ Mr. Ralph HowellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the prices of one pint of milk, 11b of beef sirloin, one loaf of bread, 20 cigarettes, the average price of a three-bedroomed house and a medium-sized car, in 1970, 1980, 1985 and 1990 taking current prices as 100; and if he will show the percentage changes in each case.
§ Mr. MaplesFollowing is the available information.
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Index (January 1991 = 100) Percentage change in prices to January 1991 Fresh milk January 1970 13.1 660.5 January 1980 46.5 115.0 January 1985 68.2 46.6 January 1990 92.5 8.1 January 1991 100.0 — Beef, sirloin January 1970 10.6 842.2 January 1980 54.3 84.2 January 1985 75.5 32.5 January 1990 98.9 1.1 January 1991 100.0 — Large white sliced loaf January 1970 15.1 561.1 January 1980 56.0 78.4 January 1985 69.6 43.6 January 1990 91.9 8.8 January 1991 100.0 — Cigarettes January 1970 13.3 653.6 January 1980 37.5 166.8 January 1985 70.8 41.3 January 1990 91.6 9.2 January 1991 100.0 — House prices1 January 1970 7.2 1,288.9 January 1980 34.8 187.4
Index (January 1991 = 100) Percentage change in prices to January 1991 January 1985 48.8 104.9 January 1990 104.8 -4.6 January 1991 100.0 — Medium sized car2 1 Based on national average price for all house types. Specific figures for a three-bedroomed house are not available. 2 Information on new car prices is not available.
§ Mr. Ralph HowellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish estimates for the length of time a married man with two children on average male earnings had to work in 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and for the latest date available, after taking into account income tax liability and national insurance contribution, to pay for each of one pint of fresh milk, one pint of beer, 20 cigarettes, the weekly rent of a three-bedroomed council house and the running costs of a medium-sized car.
§ Mr. MaplesThe lengths of time necessary to work to pay for one pint of milk, one pint of beer, and 20 cigarettes are shown in the table. Data for 1960 and data for the weekly rent of a three-bedroomed council house and the running costs of a medium-sized car are not available.
The lengths of time necessary to work to pay for selected commodities and services are published annually in "Social Trends". Copies are available in the Library.
Length of time necessary to work to pay for selected commodities Great Britain Minutes Married couple with husband only working1 19702 Minutes 19802 Minutes 19902 Minutes Pint of fresh milk 5 4 3 Pint of beer (draught bitter) 16 13 11 20 cigarettes (filter tipped) 29 15 17 1 Length of time necessary for a married man on average hourly male adult earnings for all industries and services, with a non-earning wife and two children under 11, to work so that his net income pays for the various goods. 2 At April.