§ 61. Mr. Saltasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that the Birmingham air-raid precautions canteens which have been using 150 dozen eggs weekly can now get none, resulting" in discontent in the service; and whether he can arrange for a reasonable supply of eggs being maintained for these canteens?
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Major Lloyd George)I recognise that the decision not to supply shell eggs for catering establishments may seriously inconvenience many canteens and cafes which have been large users, of eggs, but I regret that the number of shell eggs available for distribution will not be sufficient to enable an allocation to be made to the catering trade. I hope, however, that it will be possible shortly to make supplies of processed eggs available for use in catering establishments.