HC Deb 07 December 1977 vol 940 c790W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the purchasing power of £1 in November of the current year when compared with November 1974.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The purchasing power of £1 fell from 100p in November 1974 to 61.8p in October 1977. November 1977 figures are not yet available.