§ 10. Sir Patrick Hannonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he contemplates the imposition in the future of an increased tariff on eggs not in shell?
§ Dr. BurginAny question of increasing the duty on this commodity is a matter for consideration, in the first instance, by the Import Duties Advisory Committee.
§ Sir P. HannonDoes that answer mean that there is to be a continuous flow of liquid eggs coming into this country at the expense of the poultry industry in this country?
§ Dr. BurginThe answer means that if anybody wishes to stop it they must take the ordinary steps.
§ Mr. H. G. WilliamsHow can they take the ordinary steps when there is a trading agreement which prevents any recommendation of the Advisory Committee being effective?
§ Dr. BurginThat is not correct. There is no trading agreement at all which precludes increased duties on liquid eggs.
§ Sir John Wardlaw-MilneIn view of the statement that there is no impediment will the Parliamentary Secretary himself take immediate action to expedite the report in view of the extreme urgency of this matter which is affecting a large number of small people?