§ Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Labour what changes in the cost of living have taken place from January. 1956, to the nearest convenient date in January, 1957; and whether he will state the relevant figures for food only.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodBetween January and December, 1956, the retail prices index rose from 100 to 103 and the index for food from 100 to 102. A detailed review of changes in retail prices during 1956, including separate figures for food, is given in the January, 1957, issue of the Ministry of Labour Gazette. Index figures for January, 1957, are not yet available.