HC Deb 20 November 1978 vol 958 cc433-4W
18. Mr. Durant

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what is the six-month rate of inflation, excluding seasonal foods.

Mr. Hattersley

The six month rate of inflation as measured by the retail price index excluding seasonal foods fell from 4.7 per cent. in September to 3.8 per cent. in October.