§ 7. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the value of the eggs shipped from the United Kingdom to the Continent in the twelve months ended 31st May last; and what proportion this represented of the total United Kingdom production of eggs.
Mr. AmoryThe value of the eggs shipped from the United Kingdom to Europe in the year ended 31st May, 1957, was about £610,000. The quantity shipped represented about 0.6 per cent. of the total United Kingdom production in that year.
§ Mr. HurdIn regard to any reference which he or any other responsible person makes in connection with these exports, will my right hon. Friend see that it is made quite clear in the public mind that the proportions concerned in the case of beef and eggs are so marginal—4 per cent. and less than 1 per cent., respectively—as to make very little, if any, difference to the home supply either of eggs or of beef cattle?
Mr. AmoryYes. It is very important that this matter should be understood and kept in perspective. I think that the answers I have given today will receive some publicity.