HC Deb 09 March 1983 vol 38 cc401-2W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will esimate to what extent the cost of food in the United Kingdom is likely to rise as a result of a 10 per cent. appreciation in the European currency unit against the dollar.

Mr. Peter Walker

In recent years the tendency has been for the European currency unit to depreciate against the United States dollar although short-term fluctuations have occurred.