HC Deb 05 August 1976 vol 916 c956W
Mr. John H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is now the latest cost of living index and retail price index; and how these compare with those at 1st April 1976, 1975 and 1970.

Mr. Golding

No official "cost of living" index is produced. The retail prices index for June 1976, the latest available, and comparative indices for April 1976, 1975 and 1970 are as follows:

Retail Prices Index 1974=100
21st April 1970 … … … 72.5
15th April 1975 … … … 129.1
13th April 1976 … … … 153.5
15th June 1976 … … … 156.0

It is not possible to provide figures in respect of 1st April.

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