HC Deb 11 July 1950 vol 477 cc87-8W
48. Mr. Marples

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the value of

Mr. Isaacs

The following list gives the information desired:

the pound sterling on 1st June, 1950, as compared with its value on 1st September, 1939, on the assumption of a purchasing power of 20s. on 1st September, 1939.

Sir S. Cripps

About 10s. 6d. on 16th May, 1950, the latest date for which figures are available.