HC Deb 28 June 1973 vol 858 c367W
19. Mr. Hardy

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the amount spent upon the purchasing of food per head per week during June 1970 and at the most recent period for which figures are available.

23. Mr. Ashton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are his estimates of the average family's weekly expenditure on food in June 1970 and its expenditure today.

Mrs. Fenner

On the basis of information collected for the National Food Survey, the average weekly expenditure on food was £2.10.09p per head in the second quarter of 1970 and £2.58.79p per head in the first quarter of 1973.