asked the Taoiseach the amount it would take in 1948, 1951, 1954, 1956 and 1966 to purchase the equivalent of 20/- in 1932.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchasing Power of Pound.
6.
With your permission, Sir, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the required information.
Following is the statement:
ESTIMATED amounts required in the years specified to purchase the same quantum of goods and services at retail prices as would £1 in the year 1932.
|
s. |
d. |
|
|
Year 1932 |
20 |
0 |
|
,, 1948 |
40 |
3 |
|
,, 1951 |
44 |
3 |
|
,, 1954 |
50 |
9 |
|
,, 1956 |
54 |
3 |
|
,, 1966 |
75 |
2 |