HC Deb 14 July 1972 vol 840 cc466-7W

Mr. Lomas asked the Lord President of the Council what has been the percentage increase in the price of meals in the Strangers' Dining Room from June, 1970, to the present date; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Bennett

I have been asked to reply.

The percentage increase in the price of meals in the Strangers' Dining Room from June, 1970, to the present date is 35 per cent.

Mr. Lomas

asked the Lord President of the Council what was the price of a three-course meal in the Strangers' Dining Room in June, 1970, and July, 1972.

Dr. Bennett

I have been asked to reply.

The price of a three-course lunch in the Strangers' Dining Room in June, 1970, was 72½p and of a dinner 84p. In July, 1972, lunch was 98p and dinner £l.13p. In addition a temporary surcharge of 5p has been added to cuts off the joint owing to the increase in meat prices.