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15.
Mr. Gwilym Roberts
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what increases have taken place in food prices since May 1979; how this compares with the overall increase in the retail price index; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Peter Walker
Retail food prices rose by 32·1 per cent. between May 1979 and September 1982 compared with a 49·6 per cent. increase in the retail price index.