Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Chris Green (Conservative). It was answered by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 July 2015 on behalf of the Treasury.
Wage Growth and Inflation
- Question
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What comparative assessment he has made of the rates of wage growth and inflation.
- Answer
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The hard work on economic recovery is now paying off as people see their pay packets growing faster. The most recent data show real pay growing at 3.2%. Inflation is low: the price of fuels has fallen by 10.5% in the past year and the price of food by 2.2%.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 901126
- 598 cc1363-5
- Session
- 2015-16
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Inflation Average earnings
- Link
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