HC Deb 28 January 1982 vol 16 c418W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by what percentage food items have risen in price since 1973; and by what percentage the following items have risen (a) 1 pint of milk and (b) 1 lb of butter.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The latest month for which the retail price index has been published is December 1981. Percentage increases compared with the same month of 1973 are as follows:

All food + 197 per cent.
1 pint of milk + 236 per cent.
1 lb of butter + 312 per cent.