§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the percentage change in the exchange rate for the £ sterling since June 1983 against: (i) the United States dollar, (ii) the basket of currencies, (iii) the German mark, (iv) the Japanese yen, (v) the Swiss franc and (vi) the French franc.
§ Mr. Ian StewartThe information required is as follows:
Percentage change in sterling's exchange rate June 1983 (average)— October 1984 (average to 22 October) per cent. £ Exchange Rate Index -11.0 United States dollar -21.1 Deutschemark -4.7 Japanese yen -18.7 Swiss franc -5.3 French franc -2.8