§ 73. Mr. Gibsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what directions he has given to the Egg Marketing Board under Section 2 of the Agricultural Marketing Act, 1949, relating to the standard weight of eggs which may be sold as large eggs, and the protection which may be given to the consumer in this matter.
§ Mr. John HareNone. I am advised that Section 2 of the Agricultural Marketing Act, 1949, does not give me power to serve such a direction. Under arrangements made by the Egg Marketing Board, all first quality eggs passing through packing stations are individually weighed and the weight grade is stamped on the shell.