§ 23. Mr. GLOSSOPasked the Minister of Health what evidence is in the possession of his Department to the effect that the content of the egg is not affected by what the hen eats?
Sir H. YOUNGI am advised that there is no evidence of any bacterial infection of eggs being caused by the food eaten by the hen.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENHas my right hon. Friend ever tasted the eggs of a duck that wades along the seashore, and has he noticed their fishy, seaweedy flavour? Is there any difference between a hen and a duck?
§ 24. Mr. GLOSSOPasked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the reports of several public analysts, to which his attention has been drawn, to the effect that sulphurous acid is being used as a preservative for liquid eggs imported into this country; and what action he intends to take to put an end to this practice?
Sir H. YOUNGI have recently received a document in which it is stated that one public analyst has found sulphurous acid in a sample of imported liquid eggs. The enforcement of the preservatives regulations is a matter for the appropriate local authorities, but I am making inquiries with regard to this case.