HC Deb 22 June 1978 vol 952 c272W
48. Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection in what year the percentage increase in food prices was last as low as in the last 12 months for which records are available.

Mr. Maclennan

The increase in food prices in the 12 months to May 1978 was 7.0 per cent. The last time the 12-month index was as low as this was July 1972.

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