HC Deb 30 June 1964 vol 697 c194W
55. Mr. Willis

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by how much in the £ sterling food prices have increased since January, 1962; and how this increase compares with the same period in each of the last 10 years.

Mr. Soames

By 1s. 7d. in the £ from January, 1962, to May, 1964. Increases in comparable 2½ year periods since July, 1954, are:

  • July, 1959—January, 1962: 9d.
  • January, 1957—July, 1959: 8d.
  • July, 1954—January, 1957: 2s. 1d.