§ Mr. Leaveyasked the Minister of Labour whether he will review the weighting basis of the Index of Retail Prices in the light of the results of the
NUMBERS OF UNEMPLOYED PERSONS ON THE REGISTERS OF THE BEXHILL, HAILSHAM AND RYE EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES AT 12TH JUNE, 1961 Men Women Aged 18 to 54 Aged 55 and over Total Aged 18 to 54 Aged 55 and over Total Bexhill … 19 133 152 11 2 13 Hailsham … 6 33 39 1 5 6 Rye … 6 9 15 — — — Total … 31 175 206 12 7 19 In addition to the above, there were two boys and six girls under 18 years of age registered as unemployed at the Bexhill Youth Employment Office, which also
78WFamily Expenditure Survey when it is published later this year.
§ Mr. GreenYes, my right hon. Friend has decided to ask the Cost of Living Advisory Committee to consider how the results of the Family Expenditure Survey could be used to ensure that the weighting pattern of the Index of Retail Prices is kept up to date.