HC Deb 06 March 1929 vol 226 c382
43. Mr. SKELTON

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland on what date the national egg-mark for Scotland will come into operation?

Sir J. GILMOUR

It is hoped to introduce the national mark for Scottish produced eggs on 1st June next.

Major COLFOX

Does the Secretary of State estimate that the producers of Scottish eggs are likely to benefit by the introduction of the national egg mark?

Sir J. GILMOUR

Yes, sir; I certainly hope that they will.

Mr. SKELTON

Would it be possible to accelerate the date—[Interruption.]—on account of the fact that the coming into operation of the English mark has already introduced a great deal of competition from English eggs in the Glasgow market.

Sir J. GILMOUR

I should be glad to see the date accelerated in that way. This is a voluntary arrangement, and application has already been made for registration on that date.

Mr. HOPKINSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman see to it that third-class eggs are marked with the Scottish national motto?