§ Sir John StanleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the annual rate of inflation in April of (i) 1993, (ii) 1994, (iii) 1995 and (iv) 1996. [9133]
§ Mrs. Angela Knight[holding answer 16 December 1996]The annual rate of inflation—measured by the retail prices index excluding mortgage interest payments—in April 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 was 2.9 per cent. 2.3 per cent. 2.6 per cent. and 2.9 per cent. respectively.