HC Deb 29 June 1972 vol 839 c410W
Mr. Strang

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the average rate of inflation during the last two years; and what was the corresponding figure for the previous two years.

Mr. Higgins

The average annual rate of increase in the general index of retail prices was 8¼ per cent. and 6 per cent. respectively.