. . . . "The upward contributions were widespread with all categories having upward effects; the largest came from meat where prices rose by 6.5 per cent over the 12 months to September, bread & cereals where there was a 7.7 per cent rise, sugar, jam, syrups, chocolate & confectionery with an 8.1 per cent rise, and mineral waters, soft drinks & juices where prices rose by 7.3 per cent," .