HC Deb 26 May 1971 vol 818 c181W
Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what increase in the Retail Price Index has occurred since 18th June, 1970.

Mr. Bryan

The General Index of Retail Prices rose from 139.9 at 16th June, 1970, to 152.2 at 20th April, 1971; that is, by 12.3 points or 88 per cent.