§ 68. Mr. Osborneasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if there has been any material alteration in the internal purchasing power of the pound sterling since 24th May, 1949, when it was about 84 per cent, of its value in July, 1945; and what is its present value to the nearest convenient date.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallAt 13th September last, the value of the pound was about 82 per cent. of its average value for 1945.