HC Deb 18 July 1968 vol 768 c276W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what estimate she has now made of the effect on fixed income groups of the rise in the cost of living since devaluation.

Mr. Hattersley

None. The Index of Retail Prices has risen by 4.5 points or 3.7 per cent. between 14th November, 1967, and 21st May, 1968.