HC Deb 27 November 1973 vol 865 cc80-1W
28. Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the difference in the cost of living between London and the rest of the country.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

No comprehensive index is available comparing the level of prices in London with that in the rest of the country.

40. Mr. Carter

asked the Secretary of State for Employment by how much the cost of living index has increased since 18th June 1970.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

The General Index of Retail Prices rose by 32.5 per cent. between 16th June 1970 and 16th October 1973.

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