§ Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list the change in retail prices over the period 1979–1988, measured against the retail price index, of(a) gas, (b) electricity, (c) bread, (d) beer, and (e) four star/premium petrol (i) net of duty and taxes and (ii) including duty and taxes.
§ Mr. LeeThe information requested is shown in the table:
Percentage changes in retail prices June 1979 to June 1988 Including tax and duty Excluding tax and duty Per cent. Per cent. All items + 92 — Bread + 79 — Gas + 134 — Electricity + 106 — Beer + 164 + 147 4/star petrol + 75 -1