HC Deb 12 March 1935 vol 299 cc178-9
7. Mr. HANNON

asked the President of the Board of Trade to state the quantities of Chinese eggs imported into this country in the first two months of the years 1933, 1934 and 1935 in the shell and in liquid or frozen condition in respect of these periods?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

All the desired information will appear in, the issue of the accounts relating to Trade and Navigation of the United Kingdom for February, 1935, which will be published on Thursday next. The particulars for the first two months of 1933 and 1934 are shown in the issue of the accounts for February, 1934.

Mr. HANNON

Would my right hon. Friend say whether the import of this article is on the increase or otherwise?

Mr. WEST

Is it true or not that these Chinese eggs are produced under most filthy conditions, and, if it is true, will the right hon. Gentleman consider the prohibition of these imports?