HC Deb 30 January 1978 vol 943 c7W
34. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will make a statement on the trend in food prices in the last 12 months and the prospects for the ensuing year.

Mr. Maclennan

Prices rose by about 10½ per cent. in the year ending December 1977. This was less than half the increase seen at December 1976.