HC Deb 29 June 1972 vol 839 cc413-4W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he

1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972
January 110.3 113.0 117.6 121.1 126.1 134.7 147.0 163.9
February 109.9 112.8 117.5 121.8 128.2 136.3 147.6 165.1
March 110.4 113.1 117.5 122.1 129.4 137.6 149.4 166.0
April 111.6 115.2 119.6 123.5 132.1 140.1 153.7 164.6
May 111.9 118.0 120.1 123.6 131.6 141.0 156.3 166.3
June 112.5 118.4 121.8 124.1 133.3 141.6 158.5
July 112.0 116.2 118.4 123.8 132.0 142.1 158.5
August 112.1 116.1 117.3 123.2 130.5 139.5 158.0
September 111.7 115.1 116.7 122.6 131.3 140.6 157.6
October 108.0 111.4 115.4 117.0 123.4 131.8 141.4 158.0
November 109.4 112.2 116.6 118.2 123.9 132.0 142.4 160.1
December 109.9 113.3 117.0 120.1 125.4 133.4 144.1 162.8
The figure for June, 1972, is not yet available.

people in each of the four groups the increases were due on 1st January, 1971, but were voluntarily deferred for six months. With the exception of judges whilst on circuit, expense allowances as such are not payable to these groups, but reimbursement of normal travelling expenses, etc., is permitted.

will list the movements in the retail food price index on a monthly basis, between October, 1964 and June, 1972.

Mr. Prior

The Index of Retail Food Prices (January, 1962=100) moved as follows:

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