§ Mr. MILLSasked the Minister of Labour when the cost-of-living index was last revised; whether she is satisfied that it accurately defines a minimum standard of existence; and whether she contemplates an early revision of the basis of adjusting wages and salaries?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe index number remains on its original basis. It is intended to indicate the average increase in the cost of maintaining unchanged the pre-War standard of living of working-class families, and it does not purport to define a minimum standard of existence.