HC Deb 28 October 1982 vol 29 c521W
14. Mr. Neubert

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his current estimate of the annual rate of inflation for the calendar year 1982.

23. Sir William van Straubenzee

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what he now considers to be the prospect for the rate of inflation at the year end.

39. Mr. Adley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the level of inflation.

Mr. Brittan

Inflation, as measured by the retail prices index, is likely to be about 8¾ per cent. between 1981 and 1982. The year on year rate for September was down to 7.3 per cent. , and is expected to be at or below 6½per cent. by the end of the year.