§ Mr. Mike O'BrienTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the average price of one tonne of British potatoes in(a) 1975, (b) 1985 and (c) 1993; at what average price potatoes were sold to the public in the same years; and if he will also provide the figures at 1991–92 constant prices.
§ Mr. CurryThe following tables give information in respect of 1975 and 1985. Information about 1993 is not yet available so I have supplied figures for 1992.
1975 (a) £ 1985 (b) £ 1992 (b) £ United Kingdom average price per tonne paid to producers 56.80 47.17 170.60 Index of producer prices in real terms (1992=100) 325.8 97.8 100 1 Forecast. Price sources: (a) Annual Review of Agriculture.
(b) Agriculture in the United Kingdom.
1975 (pence) 1985 (pence) 1992 (pence) Average retail price of loose and pre-packed maincrop pota-toes (Great Britain) (p/lb) 4.4 6.3 12.0 Index of retail prices in real terms (1992=100) 148.7 77.6 100 Price Source: National Food Survey.
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