§ 48. Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Employment what has been the movement in wages and prices over the last 12 and 24 months, respectively.
§ Mr. BryanDuring the 12 and 24 months periods ending in April, 1971, wages and salaries rose by 11.9 per cent. and 23.5 per cent., and retail prices by 9.4 per cent. and 15.6 per cent. respectively.