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Prices

Volume 438: debated on Monday 9 June 1947

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21.

asked the Minister of Food the respective prices of a number of basic foods in 1921 and at the present time.

The Ministry of Labour Food Index, based on prices in July, 1914, as 100, touched a high point of 291 in November, 1920. This compares with 162 at present. Here are some examples of individual prices:

RETAIL PRICES (TO NEAREST ¼d.) (Per lb. unless otherwise stated).
1st November, 1920.31st May, 1947.
s.d.s.d.
Beef:
British—
Ribs21
Thin Flank1
Chilled or Frozen—
Ribs111
Thin Flank6
Mutton:
British—
Legs21
Breast18
Frozen—
Legs110
Breast74
Bacon21
Flour (per 6 lbs.)2213
Bread (per 3½ lbs.)9
(per 4 lbs.)14
Tea29210
Sugar (granulated)123
Milk (per quart)9
Potatoes (per 7 lbs.)11¾
Margarine19
Special
5
Standard
Butter:
Fresh3414
Salt
Cheese1910
Eggs:
Fresh (per dozen)5619
large
16
small
Ministry of Labour Index of retail Food Prices:
July, 1914 % 100291162 (at 1st May, 1947).