§ Mr. R. Carrasked the Secretary of State for Defence by how much the retired pay of a major who retired with maximum service in 1935, and is now over 80 years of age, has been increased; and by how much the cost of living has risen since his retirement.
§ Mr. Reynolds,pursuant to his Answer [OFFICIAL REPORT, 26th January, 1967; Vol. 739, c. 347], made the following correction:
I regret that I misinformed the right hon. Gentleman in my Answer of 26th January. The increase in the cost of living is about 200 per cent.