HC Deb 28 November 1972 vol 847 cc61-2W
20. Mr. Strang

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the rate of inflation over the next six months.

Mr. Barber

One of the principal purposes of the tripartite talks was to reduce the rate of inflation. When it proved impossible to reach agreement, the standstill was introduced. Its principal purpose is the same.

36. Mr. Edward Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his measures designed to control inflation.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 6th November, and to the subsequent Government statements made during the passage of the Counter-Inflation Bill through the House.