Written question asked by Lord Jacobs (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 July 2002. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 July 2002.

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McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question

What are the most significant differences in the manner in which the continental inflation rate is calculated as compared with the RPIX. [HL 5170]. - Text of letter from Len Cook from the Office of National Statistics. Includes tables.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

637 c156-8WA;ONS; HL 5170

Session

2001-02

Subjects

EU countries Inflation Retail prices index

Contains statistics

Yes