HC Deb 15 July 1929 vol 230 c30
40. Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGE

asked the Minister of Agriculture if his attention has been drawn to the fact that while producers and wholesalers, under the egg-marking scheme, sell their eggs in three grades, the retailers either mix them to the general public or sell them without stating what grade they are selling; and will he consider introducing legislation to protect the consumer?

Mr. N. BUXTON

The reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The problem is largely one of educating the consumer, and, in the first instance, I am considering what further steps can be taken in this direction.

Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGE

Does the right hon. Gentleman realise that this is an increasing trouble of the consumer—that, owing to the recent legislation on this subject, there has been a considerable amount of mixing of eggs, and that the consumer suffers?

Mr. BUXTON

The hon. and gallant Gentleman is quite correct, and steps are being taken to educate the consumer.

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