§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection by what percentage the retail prices of butter, bacon, cheese, lard, beef and bread have risen since January 1973.
§ Mr. MaclennanThe percentage increases in the prices of butter, bacon, cheese, lard, beef and bread between 16th January 1973 and 16th November 1976 were as follows:
PERCENTAGE INCREASES BETWEEN 16TH JANUARY 1973 AND 16TH NOVEMBER 1976 Butter … … … … 121 Bacon … … … … 113 Cheese … … … … 71 Lard … … … … 147 Beef … … … … 76 Bread … … … … 96
§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection by what percentage the cost of food has risen in each member country of the EEC since January 1973.
§ Mr. MaclennanIncreases in food price indices in EEC member countries between January 1973 and October 1976—the most recent period for which data are commonly available—are as follows:
Percentage increase between January 1973 and October 1976 Belgium*† … 42.3 Denmark† … 55.0 Federal Republic of Germany*§ … 18.3 France§ … 52.5 Irish Republic … 68.7‡ Italy … 93.8 Luxembourg … 42.0 Netherlands … 36.2 United Kingdom† … 103.4 * Including alcoholic beverages. † Excluding restaurant meals. ‡ Quarterly index January 1973 to March 1976. § Including tobacco. Sources
- OECD Main Economic Indicators.
- UN Monthly Bulletin of Statistics.
- Department of Employment.