HC Deb 27 June 1977 vol 934 cc86-7W
Mr. Lawson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will publish a table showing the rate of inflation for the previous three months, expressed as an annual rate, for each month of the years 1974 to 1977 inclusive;

(2) what is the current rate of inflation, as defined by the percentage rise in the retail price index over the three months to May, expressed as an annual rate.

RETAIL PRICES INDEX (ALL ITEMS)
Three-monthly percentage increases expressed as an annual rate
1974 1975 1976 1977
Per cent. Per cent. Per cent. Per cent.
Three months to:
January 14.5 25.9 16.0 21.8
February 17.5 23.4 15.2 21.6
March 18.1 25.6 12.2 19.9
April 24.6 34.4 16.0 19.6
May 25.3 53.1 15.2 18.6
June 26.0 48.0 15.1
July 15.5 32.5 7.5
August 8.4 15.1 8.8
September 8.7 10.3 12.3
October 13.4 12.1 19.7
November 23.2 14.8 19.7
December 25.1 18.1 19.7

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