§ 31. Major NEWMANasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that, although hens 1261 are now producing a greater number of eggs, eggs are no cheaper in London than they were last winter; and will he look into the profiteering which must be occurring in consequence?
§ Mr. CLYNESI am informed that the average price of eggs is lower at the present time than that prevailing last winter. I am advised that any attempt to reduce the present level of prices would have an adverse effect on production, which would more than counterbalance any immediate advantage to the consumer.