§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated cost per dozen of producing eggs and the current average price per dozen being obtained by egg producers; and what is the corresponding price to the housewife.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe information is as follows:
White Eggs (pence per dozen) Egg production cost Average cost of producing eggs in Northern Ireland during the week ending 24th January 1975, assuming an annual production of 20 dozen eggs per hen 29.00 Producer prices Average price paid to Northern Ireland producers during the week ending 24th January 1975 17.42 Standard egg prices in shops in the United Kingdom on 22nd January 1975* 31.60 *Standard egg prices are approximately equivalent to average retail prices. 80 per cent. of Northern Ireland eggs are sold in Great Britain.