§ 26. Mr. Raphael Tuckasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce legislation making compulsory the stamping of non-battery eggs with the farmer's licence number in red.
§ Mr. TuckAs non-battery eggs cost more than battery eggs, and as many customers and stores are duped into paying high prices for dubious eggs, does not my hon. Friend think that shoppers who pay extra are entitled to an assurance 473 that they are not contributing towards this detestable system of battery farming?
§ Mr. HoyThe Reorganisation Commission for Eggs considered this point and the Commission concluded that there would be no advantage to consumers in labelling eggs according to system of production. We saw no reason to dissent.
§ Mr. Peter MillsWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind and tell his hon. Friend the Member for Watford (Mr. Raphael Tuck) that the housewife does not want eggs stamped with anything at all?