§ Q21. Mr. Wyn Robertsasked the Prime Minister if, in view of the most recent retail price index and unemployment figures, he is still satisfied with the Government's economic progress.
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§ The Prime MinisterRetail prices in May rose by only 0.8 per cent. and the year-on-year rate of increase fell; the unemployment figures published today are disappointing following the significant improvement in the first part of the year. Many other economic indicators are now showing an encouraging trend; sustained improvement will depend on the steady pursuit of the Government's existing policies.