§ Mr. Stanleyasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what was the percentage increase in the retail price index from (a) 10th June 1974 to 1st May 1975 and (b) 15th November 1974 to 1st May 1975.
§ Mr. MaclennanThe retail price index rose 14.4 per cent. between 18th June 1974 and 18th March 1975 and 7.9 per cent between 12th November 1974 and 18th March 1975. Figures for the RPI for 18th March 1975 are the latest that have yet been published. The RPI for 15th April will be published on Friday 16th May.