HC Deb 02 April 1979 vol 965 cc496-7W
89. Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what is the percentage increase in all retail food prices in the United Kingdom since January 1973 compared with the 7ederal Republic of Germany, France, Holland, Belgium and Denmark.

PERCENTAGE INCREASES IN FOOD PRICES
January 1973-January 1979 January 1978-January 1979
Germany (F.D.R.)*† 26.5 0.6
France* 86.7 8.6
Holland* 40.8 0.6
Belgium*‡ 53.7 0.1
Denmark 93.3 8.3
(to December 1978) (December 1977-December 1978)
United Kingdom‡ 161.4 10.9
* Includes beverages.
† Includes tobacco.
‡ Excludes restaurant meals.
Sources: OECD main economic indicators; National sources.