§ 15. Mr. Temple-Morrisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the annualised rate of inflation based on the latest three-monthly and six-monthly figures; and how long he now estimates it will be before the annual rate of inflation, year on year, begins to rise.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Blaby (Mr. Lawson) on 20th July 1978 and to my right hon. Friend's statement on the following day.
§ 29. Mr. Maddenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the latest rate of inflation on an annual basis.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettIn the 12 months to June, the retail prices index rose by 7.4 per cent.