§ 63. Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the concern at the recent substantial rise to 150 points, on 14th June, of the cost-of-living index; what is the increase or decrease for the month ended 14th July; and what action is being taken to reduce the cost of living to the level of October, 1951, at 129 points.
§ 64. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Minister of Labour to make a statement on the cost-of-living index figure just issued by his Department.
§ Mr. WatkinsonThe rise of three points in the Index of Retail Prices for June compared with the previous month is due
104Wwork. As regards the last part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 3rd May last.