HC Deb 27 October 1970 vol 805 cc3-4W
45. Mr. Torney

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give details of price increases of imported meat since 19th June to date.

Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent meat prices have increased in the last four months; and what representations he has received on the matter.

Mr. Prior

Since June average retail prices of home killed beef and pork have risen between 1d. and 3d. a lb; depending on the cut, while home killed lamb has fallen by about 2d. a lb. Retail prices of imported beef and lamb have risen by about 1d. a lb. I have received no general representations on this subject.

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