§ Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest retail price index; and how this compares with 1 April 1979, 1 April 1978, and 1 April 1977, respectively.
§ Mr. Jim LesterThe information is as follows:
Date Retail price index January 1974=100 15 May 1979 215.9 10 April 1979 214.2 18 April 1978 194.6 19 April 1977 180.3 Figures are not available in respect of 1 April.