§ Sir C. Osborneasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, in view of the facts that the Index of Retail Prices has risen 4 per cent. in the last six months, despite the falling trend in import prices, and that average earnings of weekly-paid workers are 9 per cent. higher than a 61W year ago, despite lower production trends, what new steps he is taking to stop inflation; and if he will make a statement.