§ 17. Mr. Anthony Grantasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what effect the present rate of inflation has had on reducing standards in suburban areas.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettIts precise effect on any one community will depend to a large extent or the area's particular social and economic composition.
§ 23. Mr. Steenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what measures he is proposing to reduce the adverse effects of inflation on life in areas of high deprivation.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettInflation is a national problem, and successful counter-inflation measures will benefit all sections of the community. Specific steps have already been taken to protect the least well off, through the flat-rate elements in pay policy and through uprating social security benefits to keep pace with inflation.
§ 34. Mr. Skinnerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is satisfied with the current rate of inflation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HealeyI refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Romford (Mr. Neubert) and my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent, South (Mr. Ashley).