§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of the present members of the Consultative Committee of the British Egg Marketing Board have trade interests; and whether he will take steps for the appointment of more members representing consumers and the public.
§ Mr. HoyThe constitution of the Consultative Committee of the British Egg Marketing Board is laid down in the British Egg Marketing Scheme, 1956, which provides that there shall be up to 15 members appointed by the Board as representing trade interests together with up to five members of the Board itself. Specific provision for consumer representation would require an amendment of the Scheme and this would need to be promoted by the Board itself.