§ 53. Sir BASIL PETOasked the Minister of Agriculture whether his attention has been called to eggs imported from Australia being marked as "Finest Quality New Laid Eggs"; and whether he proposes to take any steps to confine this description to eggs produced in this country?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Elliot)The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, I would remind my hon. Friend that since all such eggs are marked "Australia" on the shell consumers are enabled to form their own opinion as to the value of descriptions of the kind referred to. In any case, I have no doubt that this and kindred problems will receive the careful consideration of the Reorganisation Commission for Eggs and Poultry.
§ Sir B. PETOCan the right hon. Gentleman assure me that the word "Australia" is given equal prominence to the words "new laid," and that in no case would anybody be likely to be deceived by those words, which are quite inappropriately used?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI am sure that this problem will receive the attention of the Reorganisation Commission.
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSHas anyone been prosecuted for describing as "new laid" eggs which have been travelling for six weeks?