§ 57. Mr. de Freitasasked 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. MaudlingYes, 15s. 5d.