HC Deb 23 April 1975 vol 890 c335W
Mr. Spence

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection by how much food has increased in price to the British housewife since January 1974; and how much of the increase is due, or estimated to be due, to membership of the EEC.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

The Retail Food Index rose by 26 per cent. between January 1974 and March 1975. Official estimates indicate that none of this increase has been due to membership of the EEC.

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