§ Mrs. Doris Fisherasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the percentage increase over the last year in the price of coffee, biscuits and preserves.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe average retail price of a 4 oz. tin of branded instant coffee increased by about 17 per cent. between 17th March, 1970 and 16th March, 1971, according to figures collected by the Department of Employment for the purposes of the General Index of Retail Prices. Comparable information for biscuits and preserves is not available because of the wide range of individual products involved.