§ Mr. Carsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the rise in the cost of living from 1st March 1975 to 1st November 1975.
§ Mr. BoothThe retail prices index is calculated in respect of a Tuesday near the middle of each month. The latest available figure is for 16th September. Increases to that date were as follows:
From 18th February to 16th September 15.3 per cent. From 18th March to 16th September 13 per cent. The index for 14th October will be released at 2.30 p.m. on Friday 14th November.