§ Mr. Thorneasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food if it was made known to the shopkeepers that the price of eggs would be increased 3d. a dozen on Monday, 8th July; whether he is aware that many people could not buy eggs on Saturday, 6th July; and what action he intends taking about the matter?
§ Mr. BoothbyA notice of the increase in the price of eggs was posted to the various organisations concerned on Friday evening, 5th July, so as to enable them to issue a circular to their members on Saturday in time to reach them by the first post on Monday morning, when the new prices became operative. The increase was also announced on the wireless on Saturday evening and in the Press on Sunday. In answer to the second part of the Question, I am aware that the supply in some parts of the country was reduced on account of the expectation by sellers that prices would be increased.