§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish a table showing the prices of the following Christmas items in December 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979 and their current prices: turkey, 14 lb. fresh mince pies, 6, Christmas pudding 1½ lb., Christmas cake, 40 oz., brussels sprouts, 1½ lb., potatoes, 3 lb.,½ lb. of chocolates, assorted nuts (cooked 8 oz.), Christmas tree, 5 ft., tree lights, tinsel, Christmas crackers, bottle of gin, bottle of whisky, bottle of brandy, pint of beer, Christmas cards, 2 doz., wrapping paper, 5 sheets, postage, 1st class 36W x 24, toys and games, Christmas parcels, 4 x 2 kilos; and if he will publish a press release drawing attention to these price rises.
§ Mr. LawsonI have been asked to reply.
I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.