HC Deb 12 November 1952 vol 507 cc942-3
40. Mrs. Mann

asked the Minister of Food by what amount the index figure has risen between 12th October, 1951, and 12th October, 1952.

Major Lloyd George

Between October, 1951, and September, 1952, the latest month for which figures are available, the food section of the Interim Index of Retail Prices rose by about 11 per cent.

Mrs. Mann

Is the Minister not able to give it to the exact date—12th October?

Major Lloyd George

That is the nearest I can go. It is practically a twelvemonth.

Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

Is the Minister of Food satisfied with the modest increase that has taken place in the cost of food?

Major Lloyd George

It is modest compared with last year.

Mrs. Mann

Is it not an additional rise?

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