§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the wide variations in the prices 2285W which retailers are asking at the present time for English eggs, ranging from 1s. 5d. to 2s. 6d. per dozen; and whether he can take any steps to ensure that the public is not overcharged for this article, especially in view of the low price received by poultry farmers?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI am aware that prices (both wholesale and retail) for English eggs vary according to the size, age and appearance of the egg, and the situation of the market. If my hon. Friend will furnish evidence to show that this variation is due to overcharging, I shall be happy to examine it.