asked the Minister for Finance the rate of price inflation in member countries of the EEC for the last 12 months for which figures are available; and how this rate compares with that for this country.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Inflation.
96.
Mr. Kenny
In the 12 months ended November, 1974, the Irish consumer price index rose by 20.0 per cent. Comparable figures for each of the other member-countries of the EEC were as follows:
|
Italy |
24.7 per cent |
|
United Kingdom |
18.3 per cent |
|
Denmark |
16.5 per cent |
|
Belgium |
16.3 per cent |
|
France |
14.9 per cent |
|
Luxembourg |
11.4 per cent |
|
Netherlands |
11.0 per cent |
|
Germany |
6.5 per cent |
What period of 12 months is covered by the figure given for this country and what period is covered by the figure given in respect of Italy?
Mr. Kenny
The 12 months period ended November, 1974.
In each case?