asked the Taoiseach the volume increase in retail sales in respect of each month of 1974 over the preceding month on a percentage basis to the latest available date; and the corresponding figures for 1973.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Retail Sales.
7.
While an index of the value of retail sales is compiled each month there is no corresponding volume index number. Using the price data collected for the compilation of the quarterly consumer price index it is possible to estimate an index of the volume of retail sales for the months to which the price index relates.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the estimated volume index of retail sales for 1973 and 1974 to date.
Following is the statement:
VALUE and Estimated Volume Indices of Retail Sales
(Base: Year 1968=100)
|
Month |
Retails Sales Index (Value) |
Estimated Volume Index of Retail Sales |
|
February 1973 |
157 |
108 |
|
May 1973 |
178 |
119 |
|
August 1973 |
191 |
125 |
|
November 1973 |
191 |
121 |
|
February 1974 |
181 |
111 |
|
May 1974 |
198 |
115 |