§ Mr. Carterasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what was the increase in the cost of food between June 1970 and June 1972, June 1972 and June 1974 and June 1974 and the latest date.
§ Mr. MaclennanPercentage increases in the Retail Food Index over these periods were as follows:—
Percentage increase 16th June 1970–20th June 1972 19.5 20th June 1972–18th June 1974 35.6 18th June 1974–17th February 1976 43.6 17th February 1976 is the latest date for which information is available.