HC Deb 26 March 1970 vol 798 c520W
Mr. Garrett

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the estimated increase in price per hundredweight of potatoes to the domestic consumer between 1st January, 1970 and 31st March, 1970.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

Between the first week in January and the week ended 25th March, the most usual wholesale price in England and Wales for the main white varieties has increased by about 8s. a hundredweight. The corresponding increase for King Edwards was between 5s. and 7s. according to district.

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