HC Deb 09 March 1971 vol 813 c64W
49. Mr. Cormack

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the change in the cost of living index since 18th June, 1970.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

The rise in the general index of retail prices between 23rd June, 1970, and 16th January, 1971, the latest date for which figures are available, was 5.1 per cent.