HC Deb 27 July 1915 vol 73 cc2139-40
21. Mr. GINNELL

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether traders and provision factors in the egg trade in Glasgow and Manchester, while satisfied that eggs are put on rail in Ireland in good condition and packed to bear reasonable handling, yet arrive broken and unsaleable from rough usage in transit, and in consequence threaten to stop taking Irish eggs; and, having regard to the growing importance of the egg industry for both Ireland and this country, whether the Board will do anything to improve the transit of eggs?

Mr. PRETYMAN

I can only, refer the hon. Member to the answer he received to a similar question asked by him on Thursday last.

Mr. GINNELL

Does the Board of Trade regard as complaints questions put on the Paper in this House, or do they think they are being put for fun?

Mr. PRETYMAN

When the same question is put three days running there is some little doubt on that subject.

Mr. GINNELL

Will the Board of Trade inquire into this serious matter?

Mr. PRETYMAN

Yes, Sir. The answer that was given was that the Board of Trade are inquiring and are doing their best.

Mr. GINNELL

Will the hon. Gentleman let me know the result?