asked the Taoiseach the purchasing power of the £ in 1939, 1949 and 1960 in present day money values.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchasing Power of £.
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The estimated amounts which would be required at mid-February, 1972, to purchase the same quantum of goods and services at retail prices as would £1 in the years 1939, 1949 and 1960 are £4.79, £2.68 and £1.83 respectively.