§ Mr. Laneasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity by what percentage the cost of living has risen since 1st February, 1969, nationally and in the London area, respectively.
§ Mr. DellThe General Index of Retail Prices which relates to the United Kingdom as a whole rose by 4.4 per cent. between 18th February, 1969, and 20th January, 1970, the latest date for which the index has been calculated. I regret that no index figure is available for the London area.