HC Deb 02 May 1949 vol 464 cc634-5
30. Mr. Sparks

asked the Minister of Food to state the main uncontrolled items of food, fruit and vegetables the retail prices of which have fallen by comparison with any convenient period in 1947.

Dr. Summerskill

Recent prices of a number of vegetables have shown sub-

Item Unit Approximate average prices during seven week period to end March Approximate reduction in price
1947 1949
s. d. s. d. d.
Rhubarb 1b. 1 1
Turnips 1b. 3 ¾
Swedes 1b. 2 ¾
Parsnips 1b. 3
Savoy cabbage 1b. 3
Other cabbage 1b. 3
Cauliflower/Broccoli 1b. 1 8
Brussels sprouts 1b. 1 1
Leeks 1b.
Lettuce Head 1 0 10 2
Watercress Bunch 6 ½
Celery Head 6
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