HC Deb 19 April 1973 vol 855 c169W
Dr. Stuttaford

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will investigate the reasons for a price rise in the cost of best dripping for fish frying, the price of which has risen by 30 per cent. in recent weeks in Norwich.

Mrs. Fenner

The price of dripping rose by about £20 a ton in February because of the increased cost of raw fat due to the world shortage of beef. If the increase in Norwich to which my hon. Friend refers was in excess of this amount I shall be pleased to look into it if he will send me the details.