HC Deb 20 November 1970 vol 806 c487W
Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by what percentage the price of manufactured foodstuffs has increased since 18th June, 1970.

Mr. Prior

The sub-group of the Index of Retail Food Prices which covers food mainly manufactured in the United Kingdom rose by about 2.5 per cent. between 16th June and 22nd September, the latest date for which figures are available.