asked the Taoiseach the value of the £1 in 1938, 1948, 1958 and 1968.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Value of £.
5.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the estimated amounts which would be required in the year 1968, to purchase the same quantum of goods and services at retail prices as would £1 in the years specified.
Following is the Statement:—
ESTIMATED amounts which would be required in the year, 1968 to purchase the same quantum of goods and services at retail prices as would £1 in the years specified. The estimates are based on the retail price index numbers.
Period |
Estimated amount required in the year 1968 |
||
£ |
s. |
d. |
|
£1 in the year 1938 |
3 |
13 |
8 |
,, ,, ,, ,,1948 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
,, ,, ,, ,,1958 |
1 |
7 |
6 |
,, ,, ,, ,,1968 |
1 |
0 |
0 |