HC Deb 14 May 1970 vol 801 cc352-3W
Mr. Speed

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many intended food price increases were notified to him during the week beginning 4th May, 1970; and how many were approved.

Mr. Hoy:

During last week 11 firms notified the Department of intended increases in the prices of food or drink products. One notification has been approved; five related to tea prices which have now been referred to the National Board for Prices and Incomes; and the remaining five are still under consideration.