§ Mr. J. L. Williamsasked the Minister of Labour by how many points the cost of living index has risen since the present rates of National Assistance came into operation.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe present rates of National Assistance came into operation on 5th July, 1948. Between mid-June, 1948, and mid-August, 1949 (the latest date for which a figure is available), the interim index of retail prices rose from 110 to 111.