asked the Minister of Labour to what extent allowance is made for house rents and travelling expenditure in the comparative statistics from which the cost-of-living figure is compiled?

This information is given in the White Paper, recently published, on "The Cost-of-Living Index Number—Method of Compilation.'

Can my right hon. Friend say whether in determining expenses rents are taken into consideration?

Yes.

Can the right hon. Lady tell us whether there is any substantial difference between the present cost-of-living figure and any revised figure according to modern data?

If the right hon. Gentleman will refer to the matter, he will see that there is no revised figure.