HC Deb 18 November 1976 vol 919 cc684-5W
Mr. Michael Marshall

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current value of the £ sterling, taking it to be worth 100 pence in November 1971.

Mr. Denzil Davies

Taking the internal purchasing power of the pound as loop in November 1971, its value in October 1976, the latest date available, is estimated to be 50p. This estimate is based on the change in the General Retail Prices.

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