HC Deb 24 October 1950 vol 478 c333W
102. Mr. Harrison

asked the Minister of Labour to what extent retail prices and prices contained in the Cost of Living Index have risen during the last twelve months.

Mr. Isaacs

On the basis of figures derived from the Interim Index of Retail Prices, which covers a very large and representative selection of commodities and services, the average level of retail prices rose 2 points or about 2 per cent. between September, 1949, and September, 1950.

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