§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Lord President of the Council whether he will publish in the Official Report as many figures as may be readily available showing for the longest period of time the rise in prices of goods and services in the various catering departments of the House of Commons.
§ Dr. Reginald BennettI have been asked to reply.
The information is as follows:
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January 1972 13th January 1975 4th July 1978 Ham Sandwich … … 14p 20p 33p Bacon Sandwich … … 17p 24½p 35p Tongue Sandwich … … 17p 24½p 45p Fruit Slab Cake … … 5p 6½p 12p Steam Pie and Beans … … 18p 30p 42p Milk (glass) … … 4p 6½p 11p MEMBERS'/STRANGERS' CAFETERIA Roast, 2 vegetables … … 34p 54p 81p Lamb Cutlets, 2 vegetables … … 42p 63p 93p Curried Beef, 2 vegetables … … 34p 54p 90p Hotpot, 2 vegetables … … 34p 54p 78p Chicken Pie … … 27p 39½p 49p Steak Pudding/Pie … … 30p 46p 58p Macaroni Cheese, 1 vegetable … 22p 33½p 59p Plain Salad … … 14p 19½p 29p Tongue Salad … … 25p 37p 71p Ham Salad … … 24p 39½p 78p