HC Deb 17 April 1930 vol 237 cc3077-8
38. Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

asked the Minister of Health whether he is satisfied that the imports of liquid and dried eggs from China are free from contamination and without danger to public health; what is the value of such eggs annually imported in these two forms; and for what purposes are they chiefly used?

Mr. GREENWOOD

So far as I am aware, these imports are free from contamination, and if they arrive in good condition are without danger to the public health. They are required to be free from preservatives, and in common with other imported foods they are subject to inspection at the port of entry and may be seized and destroyed if they are found to be unsound, unwholesome, or unfit for human consumption. The value of such eggs imported from China during the year 1929 was £3,574,640. I understand that these eggs are mainly used by the baking trade for cake making.

Mr. SKELTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman say what class he himself prefers?