HC Deb 22 March 1979 vol 964 cc698-9W
30. Mr. Knox

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he now expects the annual rate of inflation to remain in single figures during 1979.

45. Mr. Lawrence

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the rate of inflation likely for September. October, November and December.

Mr. Healey

I am not going to speculate about the course of inflation for the rest of 1979. It will depend upon a number of factors, including world prices and increases in earnings. As I have pointed out many times before, controlling future rates of inflation depends upon moderate pay settlements now.