HC Deb 16 October 1973 vol 861 c93W
Miss Quennell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he

CHANGES IN PRICE INDICES FOR FOOD IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL COUNTRIES
Month of measurement Percentage increase 1971 to 1972 Percentage increase 1972 to 1973
United Kingdom August 9.0 12.8
Australia (quarterly index) 2nd quarter 2.8 14.0
Belgium July 7.0 7.4
Canada June 5.4 16.7
Denmark June 10.2 12.6
France June 7.3 10.1
Italy May 5.2 13.6
Japan June 4.6 11.8
Netherlands July 6.1 8.3
South Africa June 5.5 16.5
Sweden July 10.7 5.8
Switzerland July 7.1 4.9
U.S.A July 3.7 13.4
West Germany July 6.0 7.9

Sources:

  • UN Monthly Bulletin of Statistics.
  • Department of Employment Gazette.