§ Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in view of the increases in the price of feeding stuffs since the imposition of a freeze on the price of eggs and the consequent effects on egg producers, whether he will make a statement on the future of the industry.
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§ Mr. Anthony StodartEggs are a fresh foot and the Government have therefore not imposed a freeze on egg prices. Heavy production caused very low prices during a considerable part of 1972 but there are now signs that production is more in line with demand. The prospect is therefore that prices will be more satisfactory for producers, although eggs remain an excellent buy for consumers.