Mr. TERRELLasked the Minister of Food the reason why the price of eggs is still controlled; and whether there is any object in continuing this restriction, which is the cause of much annoyance and irritation to small poultry keepers?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe Eggs (Prices) Order was reimposed with effect from the 25th October last, with the object of providing that the prices of eggs during the period of short supply should not exceed a reasonable limit, based on the cost of production or import.