§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what was the rise in the index of retail prices and of wholesale prices between 31st March 1975 and 31st March 1976.
§ Mr. MaclennanThe information is as follows:
per cent. increase Retail Price Index—All items 18th March 1975 to 16th March 1976 21.2 Wholesale Price Index—Products of all manufacturing industry March 1975 to March 1976 16.4 Information relating specifically to 31st March is not available. The Retail Price Index reflects prices on one day in the month, whilst the Wholesale Price Index reflects average prices for the month.