§ 58. Mr. Lambertasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that there were imported from China, in 1936, 1,350,000 great hundreds of eggs in shell and 860,000 cwts. of liquid egg; and whether he is satisfied that these eggs and egg substances are sold in conformity with the regulations compelling the notification of the country of origin?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI am aware that the figures for eggs in shell and liquid eggs imported from China in 1936 were as stated in the question. I have no information which would suggest that the marking requirements are not generally being complied with on the sale of these products.
§ Mr. LambertAre there any shops that expose for sale these delectable dainties from China?
§ Mr. MorrisonI am not aware that they are delectable dainties.
§ Sir Patrick HannonMay I ask my right hon. Friend whether constant supervision is exercised by his Department over the import of these eggs, in order to see that they are fit for human food?
§ Mr. MorrisonYes, Sir; constant supervision is exercised in that matter.