Mr. DUNCANasked the Food Controller whether in view of the prices being 1366W charged for eggs, he will consider the advisability of fixing maximum prices at a reasonable figure?
§ Major ASTORThe wholesale price of eggs has fallen considerably during the last fortnight, and a corresponding reduction in the retail price may reasonably be expected. I am still advised that any attempt to reduce the present level of prices by Statutory Order would have an adverse effect upon production which would more than counterbalance any immediate advantage to the consumer. But I appreciate the hardship involved by the present retail prices, and shall continue to watch them carefully.