HC Deb 23 January 1974 vol 867 cc296-7W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT a table showing the percentage increase in the prices of 10 basic foods where these increases have been 80 per cent. and above, since June 1970.

Mrs. Fenner

The information is as follows:

Item Percentage increase in average price
Beet 60.8 to 102.2 according to cut.
Imported lamb 96.1 to 144.4 according to cut.
Pork 69.9 to 85.6 according to cut.
Bacon 83.5 to 102.3 according to cut.
Eggs 114.5 to 161.0 according to grade.
Fish 74.8 to 138.9 according to variety.

SourceDepartment of Employment.