HC Deb 19 June 1940 vol 362 c158
38. Mr. De la Bère

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is now able to make a statement regarding the rationing of eggs before the autumn?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Mr. Boothby)

It is not intended to introduce a scheme for the rationing of eggs.

Mr. Shinwell

Is that because there are too many, or because the public do not require them? Why this hesitation about the rationing of eggs in the present circumstances?

Mr. Boothby

It is because it is almost impossible from the point of view of distribution and also from the point of view of supply.

Mr. Buchanan

But were you not put into the Government to accomplish the impossible?

Mr. Boothby

Perhaps I shall.