§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of the rise in food prices between October 1977 and October 1982 is attributable to the common agricultural policy.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerIt is not possible reliably to isolate this effect from other factors, such as changes in the balance of supply and demand and increases in processing, packaging and distribution costs. However, only a small proportion of the increase in food prices between October 1977 and October 1982 could be attributable to the common agricultural policy.