§ 49. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Agriculture what percentage of the eggs consumed in this country in 1937 was imported; and what were the comparative figures for 1938?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithOf the eggs in shell consumed in the United Kingdom in 1937 and 1938, it is estimated that imported supplies comprised 41 and 45 per cent. respectively.
§ Mr. TurtonDoes not my right hon. Friend think that those figures show a very grave increase in our dependence upon foreign eggs and will he consider taking steps to remedy the position?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithAs my hon. Friend is aware, we intend to bring in a poultry Bill, and perhaps he will wait for that.