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Oral Answers to Questions — Cost-of-Living Index

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 March 1947.

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Photo of Sub-Lieutenant Herschel Austin Sub-Lieutenant Herschel Austin , Stretford 12:00, 11 March 1947

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the revised cost-of-living index.

Photo of Mr George Isaacs Mr George Isaacs , Southwark North

I hope to be able to make a statement shortly.

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