asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy the average prices of the following commodities in June 1977 with comparative figures for those prevailing at the latest date for which statistics are available: (i) 2 lb. loaf of bread, (ii) 1 lb. of butter (iii) 1 lb. of cheddar cheese, (iv) 1 lb. of beef, (v) 1 lb. of mutton, (vi) 1 stone of potatoes, and (vii) 1 pint of milk.
Written Answers. - Food Prices.
294.
The average prices of the commodities in question in June 1977 and April 1979 were as follows:
|
Price in June 1977 |
Price in April 1979 |
|
|
800g loaf of Bread (Wrapped and sliced) |
22½p |
29½p |
|
1 lb. of butter |
53½ |
69½ |
|
1 lb. of Cheddar Cheese |
78p |
100p |
|
1 lb. of Beef |
95.1p |
122.5p |
|
1 lb. of Lamb |
88.2p |
130.7p |
|
1 Stone of Potatoes |
109.9p |
152.6p |
|
1 Pint of Milk |
8p |
11½p |