HC Deb 20 July 1971 vol 821 cc247-8W
45. Mr. Carter

asked the Secretary of State for Employment by how much the cost of living has now risen since 18th June, 1970.

Mr. Bryan

The General Index of Retail Prices rose from 139.9 at 16th June, 1970, to 153.2 at 18th May, 1971; that is, by 13.3 points or 9.5 per cent.