HC Deb 17 June 1985 vol 81 c28W
Mr. Stewart

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the average value, taking the average internal purchasing power of the pound sterling during 1970 as 100p, of the pound sterling in each year since 1979.

Mr. Lawson

The figures, which are based on the RPI, are as follows:

Internal purchasing power of the pound (1970=100p)
Pence
1979 33
1980 28
1981 25
1982 23
1983 22
1984 21