§ 25. Mr. Jim Lesterasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Pro- 430W tion what has been the increase in the food price index over the past 12 months.
§ Mr. MaclennanOver the 12 months to December 1975 the Food Index rose by 26 per cent.
§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what was the percentage increase in the price of the following commodities for the 12 months ended 31st December 1973: tea, sugar, butter, potatoes, coffee, bread and milk; and what are the comparable percentage increases for the 12 months ended 31st December 1974 and 31st December 1975, respectively.
§ Mr. MaclennanThe percentage changes in the prices of tea, sugar, butter, potatoes, coffee, bread and milk for the 12 months ended December 1973, with comparable percentage changes for the 12-month periods ended December 1974 and December 1975, were as follows:
tection whether she plans any new initiatives to protect the consumer of nationalised industry goods and services.
Mr. Alan WilliamsMy right hon. Friend has asked the National Consumer Council to examine the whole subject of consumer representation in the nationalised industries. My right hon. Friend will consider, with her colleagues, what action should be taken in the light of the Council's report.