HC Deb 15 February 1960 vol 617 c84W
75. Colonel Glyn

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what sum today would have the same purchasing power as £3,000 in 1914 or £2,000 in 1920.

Mr. A. Barber

About £13,260 and £3,550 respectively. These estimates are based on changes in the cost-of-living index and the consumer price index.

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