HC Deb 16 May 1972 vol 837 cc49-50W
43. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will state the increase in retail food prices during the 22 months ended 30th April, 1972, or the nearest convenient date; and to what extent these increases are due to the need to adjust prices to assist Great Britain's entry into the European Economic Community.

Mr. Prior

As to the first part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Rugby (Mr. William Price) and others. As to the second part, not at all.