HC Deb 22 May 1958 vol 588 c97W
57. Mr. de Freitas

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he is aware that, taking the internal purchasing value of the £ sterling at 20s. in October, 1951, it had declined to 19s. in April, 1952, 18s. 2d. in April, 1954, 16s. 4d. in April, 1956; and what is the comparable figure for April, 1958.

Mr. Maudling

Yes, 15s. 5d.