§ 24. Miss Joan Lestorasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what has been the percentage incrase in the price of apples since May 1976.
§ Mr. MaclennanThe average retail price of cooking apples rose by 9 per cent. between May 1976 and June 1977. The price of dessert apples increased by 66 per cent. largely because of a marked reduction in supplies from South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand due to poor crops.