HC Deb 21 December 1966 vol 738 c360W
Dr. Bennett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the purchasing power of the £ sterling as compared with that in September 1964.

Mr. Diamond

On the basis of the change in the index of retail prices, the purchasing power of the £ sterling, taken as 20s. in September, 1964, was about 18s. 3d. in November, 1966, the latest date available.