Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 4 January 2023.
Lord Taylor of Warwick
Non-affiliated
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of food inflation in supermarkets, given the increased cost of living.
Lord Benyon
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Defra officials have regular discussions with food retailers about a range of issues, including the impact of food price inflation. This rose to 16.4% in October according to ONS data covering all household purchases of food inside and outside of supermarkets. Given sustained pressures, we anticipate food prices continuing to trend upwards in the short term. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Yes1 person thinks so
No5 people think not
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