§ Mr. David Priceasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the annual growth rate for the output of the British food industry for each year from 1973 to 1977 inclusive, measured at 1973 prices; and what annual changes he expects for 1978 and 1979.
§ Mr. StrangFigures showing the annual growth rate of the United Kingdom industry for each year from 1973 to 1977, measured at 1973 prices, are not available. Changes in the volume of output based on 1970 prices, as measured by the index of production for food manufacturinfi, are shown below.
Per cent. 1973 +2.2 1974 -1.7 1975 -3.3 1976 +2.6 1977 +1.7 Forecasts for 1978 and 1979 are not available.