asked the Taoiseach the value of the pound in November in each of the years 1937, 1946, 1950, 1956, 1961, 1966 and 1967 in present day monetary values.
Written Answers. - Value of Pound.
219.
The information requested is as follows:
Estimated amounts which would be required at mid-November, 1967, to purchase the same quantum of goods and services at retail prices as would £1 at mid-November in the years specified. The estimates are based on the retail price index numbers.
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Estimated amount required at mid-November, 1967 |
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d. |
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£1 at mid-November, |
1937 |
3 |
9 |
7 |
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1946 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
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1950 |
1 |
17 |
10 |
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1956 |
1 |
8 |
10 |
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1961 |
1 |
5 |
7 |
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1966 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
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1967 |
1 |
0 |
0 |