§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what was the increase in the cost of living for the calendar year 1973; and what was the comparable figure for 1974 and 1975.
§ Mr. MaclennanOver the 12 months to December 1973 the General Index of Retail Prices increased by 10.6 per cent. The comparable figures for 1974 and 1975 were 19.1 per cent. and 24.9 per cent. respectively.