HC Deb 26 July 1977 vol 936 c199W
45. Mr. John H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest retail price index: and how this compares with 1st April 1977, 1st April 1976, 1st April 1974 and 1st April 1970, respectively.

Mr. Harold Walker

The retail prices index for June 1977, the latest month for which it is available, and comparative indices for April 1977, 1976, 1974 and 1970 are as follows:

Retail Prices Index, 1974=100
21st April 1970 … … 72.5
23rd April 1974 … … 106.1
13th April1976 … … 153.5
19th April1977 … … 180.3
14th June1977 … … 183.6

It is not possible to provide figures in respect of 1st April.

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