HC Deb 29 June 1971 vol 820 c65W
29. Mr. John D. Grant

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the average percentage increase and the average increase in pence per pound avoirdupois in the retail price of beef since June 1970.

Mr. Prior

The retail price of most cuts of beef rose between June, 1970 and May, 1971 by 4 to 7 new pence a lb. on average, an increase of 15 to 20 per cent.