HC Deb 14 May 1971 vol 817 c171W
Mrs. Doris Fisher

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the percentage increase over the last year in the price of butter, margarine and cheese.

Mr. Prior

The average increases in retail prices between 17th March, 1970 and 16th March, 1971, the latest date for which figures collected by the Department of Employment for the purposes of the General Index of Retail Prices are available, were:

Per cent.
New Zealand butter 13
Danish butter 11
Standard quality margarine 22
Lower priced margarine 24
Cheese—cheddar type 18