HC Deb 12 May 1924 vol 173 c941W
Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Minister of Agriculture what has been the percentage increase in the price of British cereals for the years 1921, 1922, 1923, and up to the latest available date in 1924, respectively, as compared with the prices of 1913?

Mr. BUXTON

The percentage increases in the price of British cereals as compared with 1913 are as follow:

— Wheat. Barley. Oats.
Per cent. Per cent. Per cent.
1921 124.7 92.3 79.3
1922 50.6 47.3 52.4
1923 32.6 24.2 40.2
1924 (to 3rd May) 41.6 48.4 41.5
The figures are based on the returns made under the Corn Returns Act, 1882, and the Corn Sales Act. 1921.