Butter and Cheese (Hansard, 15 March 1972)

HC Deb 15 March 1972 vol 833 c119W 119W

§ Mr. Mackie
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the retail price of butter and cheese in June, 1970, and in February, 1972; and what were the quantities of both commodities produced in the United Kingdom at both dates.

§ Mr. Prior
The average retail price of butter and cheese was:

16th June, 1970 p per lb. 18th January, 1972 p per lb.

Butter (New Zealand) 16.7 29.8

Cheese (Cheddar) 18.3 29.1

United Kingdom production of butter and cheese was—

1970 1971

'000 tons '000 tons

Butter … … 63 65

Cheese … … 128 154

	16th June, 1970 p per lb.	18th January, 1972 p per lb.
Butter (New Zealand)	16.7	29.8
Cheese (Cheddar)	18.3	29.1

			1970	1971
			'000 tons	'000 tons
Butter	…	…	63	65
Cheese	…	…	128	154