HC Deb 10 November 1977 vol 938 cc179-80W
25. Mr. Rifkind

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current rate of inflation as compared with November 1976.

Mr. Healey:

The Retail Price Index rose by 12 per cent. from November 1976 to September 1977.

26. Mr. Adley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects inflation to reach the level obtaining when he first took office.

Mr. Healey:

This month.

Mr. Neubert

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest annual rate of inflation in the United Kingdom United States of America, Japan and West Germany, respectively.

Mr. Healey:

In the 12 months to September the rate of inflation in the United Kingdom was 15½6 per cent., in the United States 6½6 per cent., in Japan 7½6 per cent. and the Federal Republic of Germany 3½7 per cent.

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