Eggs

HC Deb 26 January 1944 vol 396 cc693-4W

Sir A. Knox

asked the Minister of Food what was the number of fresh eggs allocated to each consumer in the London area during the months of November and December; and whether he estimates that a larger supply would be available if the price to the producer were raised, the cost to be borne by the consumer.

Colonel Llewellin

The answer to the first part of the Question is, "Two, Sir," and to the second, "No, Sir." The limiting factor is feeding stuffs and not price.

Mr. R. Duckworth

asked the Minister of Food the numbers of boxes of eggs packed at the different packing stations during the half-year ending 31st December, 1941, and each subsequent half-year to date.

Colonel Llewellin

I regret that it is not in the national interest that figures such as those asked for should be given in war time.