HC Deb 30 July 1981 vol 9 c498W
22. Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the movement of the £ sterling against the United States dollar and the basket of currencies, respectively, since 1 January.

Mr. Peter Rees

Since 2 January, the £ sterling has fallen by around 22 per cent. against the dollar and by around 10 per cent. in effective terms.