HC Deb 17 July 1946 vol 425 cc205-6W
82. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister Food if lie has now reached a decision about a higher killing price for hens, to operate during the next three months when poultry farmers will, because of lack of feedingstuffs, have to dispose of large numbers of laying hens at heavy financial loss.

Mr. Strachey

This question is still under examination. But as already announced, producers will receive immediate assistance as a result of the substantial increase in producers' prices for eggs during the period 1st August to 30th November.