§ Mr. Adam Butlerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the percentage increases in average earnings and in the cost of living, for the latest available 12-month period; and what are the same increases for each of the preceding five years.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkThe following are the percentage increases:
§ Mr. PeytonIt is not possible to make precise comparisons where so many variable factors are involved. It is, however, clear that the replacement of oil-fuelled vessels by an electric railway and the associated diversion to long-haul rail of air and road freight traffic will make possible substantial economies in oil consumption.