HC Deb 28 July 1975 vol 896 c374W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what is the estimated increase in the retail price index which will result from the recent devaluation of the green pound.

Mr. Maclennan

An increase in the retail price index of about one quarter of 1 per cent. could result once the 5 per cent. devaluation in the green pound has been fully reflected in food prices.

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