§ Sir Clive Bossomasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the percentage variation in the purchasing value of the £ sterling since February, 1971.
§ Mr. HigginsThe internal purchasing power of the £ fell by 6.5 per cent. between February, 1971, and December, 1971, the latest date for which information is available. This estimate is based on the movement in the General Index of Retail prices.