HC Deb 03 August 1978 vol 955 c549W
Mr. Silvester

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what was the percentage increase in retail prices between July 1945 and October 1951, between November 1951 and September 1964, between October 1964 and May 1970, between June 1970 and February 1974 and between March 1974 and the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Maclennan

The increases are as follows:

RETAIL PRICES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Percentage increases
July 1945-October 1951 26.3
November 1951-September 1964 50.3
October 1964-May 1970 29.3
June 1970-February 1974 39.5
March 1974-June 1978 92.2