HC Deb 24 February 1969 vol 778 c202W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity by what percentage the items contained in the cost of living index have risen in price since October, 1964; and what is the comparable percentage for the foodstuffs element contained in the index.

Mr. Hattersley

The Index of Retail Prices all-items figure rose by 19.6 per cent. between 13th October, 1964 and 14th January, 1969; the figure for the food group rose by 16.8 per cent.