§ 25. Mr. Michael Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what is his estimate of the amount by which the retail price index will increase following the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Budget proposals to increase duty on petrol.
§ Mr. John FraserHigher duty on petrol which, after VAT, increased the price by 5½p per gallon, will add 0.3 per cent. to the retail price index.