Food Prices

HC Deb 16 March 1983 vol 39 cc207-8W

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by how much food prices increased in 1980, 1981 and 1982, respectively.

Mr. Peter Walker

In the 12 months to January 1981. retail food prices rose by 8.9 per cent., in the 12 months to January 1982 by 11 per cent., and in the 12 months to January 1983 by only 1.9 per cent.