§ 80. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Food what action he is proposing to take, in view of the observations of the Lord Chief Justice of England, on the obscurity and incompre-hensibility of the Eggs (Control and Prices) Order, 1944, as amended by S.R. & O., 1945, No. 645.
§ Mr. StracheyI am considering the judgment of the Lord Chief Justice in the case of Philips v. Brierley and Brear and will make any amendment that may bo necessary to the Eggs (Control and Prices) (Great Britain) Order as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterIn view of the fact that the highest permanent judicial officer of the land has stated that this Order was incomprehensible, is it not apparent to the Minister that it must be withdrawn?
§ Mr. StracheyI am advised that the point turns largely on the use of the word "purchaser" for the word "consumer," which I do not think would be a very difficult amendment to make.
§ Mr AsshetonIs the Minister aware that it is becoming a very general comment that it is almost impossible now for the average citizen to ascertain the law?