HC Deb 24 November 1966 vol 736 cc356-7W
Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the increase in food prices per week for a family of four today compared with the prices before October, 1964.

Mr. John Mackie

The increase in retail food prices between the third quarters of 1964 and 1966 was 6.6 per cent. This represents an increase in expenditure of about 7s. 6d. per week on average for a family of two adults and two children.