HC Deb 01 March 1971 vol 812 c353W
Miss Quennell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the rise in the cost of food in the United Kingdom in 1970, taking 1966 as a base year.

Mr. Prior

The average annual level of the Food Index was 21.2 per cent. higher in 1970 than in 1966.

Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many grocery price increases have been made since June, 1970.

Mr. Prior

This information is not available.