§ Mr. de Freitasasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that, taking the internal purchasing value of the sterling as 20s. in October, 1951, it had declined to 18s. 5d. by October, 1953, and to 17s. by October, 1955; and what was the comparable figure for October, 1957.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftYes, Sir; 15s. 8d.