§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Employment by how much the retail price index has risen since June 1970; and what was the corresponding rise over a similar period immediately prior to June 1970.
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§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkThe General Index of Retail Prices rose by 21.7 per cent. between 16th June 1970 and 12th December 1972. The rise between 12th December 1967 and 16th June 1970 was 15.4 per cent.