HC Deb 16 March 1981 vol 1 c34W
Mr. Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) by what percentage the input costs of United Kingdom farmers increased, on average, during 1980;

(2) by what percentage the output prices of agricultural products increased, on average, during 1980.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

Prices of inputs in United Kingdom farming rose on average by some 14 per cent. in 1980. Prices of outputs rose on average by nearly 6 per cent.