§ Mr. Lambertasked the Minister of Labour what is the increase in the cost of living since July, 1914, specifying the increases in food, rent, clothing, coal, fuel and light?
§ Mr. E. BrownAt 1st November, 1937, the official cost-of-living index number showed the following average percentage increases over the level of July, 1914: food, 46; rent (including rates), 59; clothing, 110; coal, 95; fuel and light (including coal), 80; all items included, 60, Further details are given on page 454 of the November issue of the "Ministry of Labour Gazette."