§ Mr. Naylorasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food, with reference to the recent Order reducing the retail price of dried egg packets as from 27th June, whether a rebate will be allowed on stock in hand of retailers at the end of the period, or an extension of time granted on application to clear stocks at present prices, in view of the loss that would be incurred in cases where it has been impossible to clear stocks by the appointed date?
§ Mr. MabaneAn allowance to assist traders to meet the loss in stock values1804W consequent upon recent reduction in the price of dried egg will be made to both the retail and wholesale trade. The arrangements have been announced by my Department after discussions with representatives of both sections of the trade concerned.