HC Deb 05 February 1982 vol 17 c214W
Mr. Parris

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by what percentage food prices increased in the last year.

Mr. Peter Walker

The retail price index for December 1981 showed a 9.8 per cent. increase in food prices over the previous December, 2.8 per cent. less than for non-food items.