§ Mr. VazTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average inflation rate for (i) 1986–87, (ii) 1987–88, (iii) 1988–89, (iv) 1989–90 and (v) 1990–91; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaplesThe information is as follows:
Annual rate of increase in retail prices index 12 months to Percent. January 1987 3.9 January 1988 3.3 January 1989 7.5 January 1990 7.7 January 1991 9.0