Cigarettes and Liquor (Prices) (Hansard, 26 February 1981)

HC Deb 26 February 1981 vol 999 c439W 439W

§ Mr. Marlow
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by what percentage in constant price terms the price of each of beer, cigarettes, whisky and wine has increased or decreased over the last 12 years.

§ Mr. Brittan
Over the 12 years up to January 1981. the price changes in real terms have been as follows:

Beer –2–per cent.

Cigarettes –24per cent.

Spirits, wines etc. –37 per cent.

These price changes have been calculated by deflating the component indices of the retail prices index—RPI—using the RPI—all items.

Beer	–2–per cent.
Cigarettes	–24per cent.
Spirits, wines etc.	–37 per cent.