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Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 November 1988. It was answered by John Major (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 November 1988 on behalf of the Treasury.


Written question

Question
What is current & forecast rate of inflation on a 12 months' basis; what it was when Chancellor took office & in each succeeding 12 months; to what extent change was due to higher interest rates & exchange rate & to show increase/reduction in each period in interest rates, rate of exchange against the DM relative export price of UK manufacturers, terms of trade for finished manufacturers & increase in unit labour costs in manufacturing & non-manufacturing. - Sources given

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
140 c571W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Exports Interest rates Inflation Manufacturing industries Staff Exchange rates
Contains statistics
Yes