asked the Taoiseach the value of the pound in November in each of the years 1937, 1947, 1958 and 1968 in present day monetary values.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Value of £.
5.
The estimated amounts which would be required at mid-November, 1968, to purchase the same quantum of goods and services at retail prices as would £1 at mid-November, in each of the years 1937, 1947 and 1958 are £3 13s 2d, £2 1s 10d and £1 7s 10d respectively. The estimates are based on the retail price index numbers and the latest index available is that for November, 1968.