HC Deb 17 June 1968 vol 766 cc91-2W
48. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity if she will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT a table showing the average increase in prices in each of the nationalised industries in the last five financial years, and the comparable figures for food, housing, clothing, and services.

Mr. Hattersley

Yes.

Following are the figures:—

Average annual percentage increase in retail prices as measured by the Index of Retail Prices in the five years mid-March 1963 to mid-March 1968
Per cent.
Coal and coke for domestic use 4.2
Gas for domestic use 1.8
Electricity for domestic use 6.6
Road and rail passenger transport 5.0
Postal and telephone services 4.3
Food 2.8
Housing 5.6
Clothing and footwear 1.7
Services 4.6
Note: Postal and telephone services are included in Services.