§ 64. Mr. Douglasasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware of the high proportion of bad eggs sold to rationed consumers; and what steps he is taking to step this waste of valuable food?
§ Mr. MabaneNo, Sir. I am not aware that the proportion of eggs sold to the public in a bad condition is higher than in peace-time. I shall be glad to have investigations made into any cases of which the hon. Gentleman can give me details.
§ Mr. DouglasIs the hon. Gentleman the only person in this country who is not aware of this fact?
§ Mr. MabaneI have made careful search, and I find only seven references in the Press to the matter since 1st July; and practically no complaints have been received from the public.
§ Sir A. SouthbyIs it not a fact that if eggs are not sold in a definitely bad condition, they are certainly sold in a definitely stale condition?
§ Mr. MabaneIf I can get any information, I shall be only too glad to investigate it.
§ Mr. StephenIs the customer entitled to have a bad egg replaced?
§ Mr. MabaneYes, the customer is entitled to have a bad egg replaced.
§ Mr. KeelingIs it right to assume that a purchaser of bad eggs is going to waste them?