HC Deb 12 November 1981 vol 12 c176W
27. Mr. Parris

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much the cost of agricultural produce has risen in the past year compared with the retail price index.

Mr. Peter Walker

In the 12 months ending August 1981 the index of United Kingdom producer prices of agricultural products rose by 9¾ per cent. Over the same period the retail price index rose by 11½ per cent.

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