1 section summary of results and introduction expenditure recorded on all food drink in great britain 1999 was 23 97 per person week up 3 cent 1998 household 14 75 0 lower than inclusive soft alcoholic drinks confectionery home consumption 16 89 eaten out 7 08 5 2 representing 30 the combined total eating milk cream including yoghurt dairy desserts fell by mainly due to a 9 reduction liquid whole purchases compared with skimmed milks fromage frais increased cheese similar previous year natural have declined 10