§ Mr. Knox asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the percentage increases in retail prices in 1980, and what the comparable figures were for 1971, 1972 and 1973.
§ Mr. Waddington:The percentage increase in retail prices in 1980 was 13. The increases in 1971, 1972 and 1973 were 8, 8 and 12 respectively.