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Retail Prices

Volume 464: debated on Monday 2 May 1949

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30.

asked the Minister of Food to state the main uncontrolled items of food, fruit and vegetables the retail prices of which have fallen by comparison with any convenient period in 1947.

ItemUnitApproximate average prices during seven week period to end MarchApproximate reduction in price
19471949
s.d.s.d.d.
Rhubarb1b.11
Turnips1b.3¾
Swedes1b.2¾
Parsnips1b.3
Savoy cabbage1b.3
Other cabbage1b.3
Cauliflower/Broccoli1b.18
Brussels sprouts1b.11
Leeks1b.
LettuceHead10102
WatercressBunch6½
CeleryHead6