§ Mr. Thorpeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the amount of the egg subsidy for the twelve months ended 31st December 1962, and what is the estimated amount for the twelve months ending 31st March, 1963.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsThe subsidy on eggs can only be stated precisely for financial years. The best estimate at the moment of subsidy on eggs marketed in the calendar year 1962 is £23 million. The published estimate for the financial year 1962/63 is £29.5 million, but it is now expected that the actual figure will be somewhat lower.