HC Deb 17 March 1981 vol 1 c51W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the effect of the Budget on both the retail price index and upon the price of cigarettes, expressed as a percentage.

Mr. Peter Rees

It is estimated that the retail price index will rise by about 2 per cent. and the price of 20 king-size tipped cigarettes by about 18 per cent.