Mr. Braddockasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that the supply of eggs in the "Queen Elizabeth" allows for an average of two eggs a day for passengers and crew; and, in view of the ample supply of alternative foods on this ship, if he will give an assurance that no issues of eggs will be made from stocks under his control which would allow a higher allocation to passengers and crew than that provided for civilians in this country.
§ Mr. StracheyNo eggs were supplied to the "Queen Elizabeth" from stocks under my control. I understand, however, that the ship carried 21,600 eggs which were obtained in North America. This would have provided two eggs for every passenger and member of the crew on the outward and return voyages. The supplies of eggs in ocean going steamers are limited to two per head per week. This is a standard allocation which would not be increased if the rate of distribution to the civilian population in this country rose above that figure. Should eggs for the "Queen Elizabeth" be required from sources in this country they would be186W supplied on that basis, and any existing stocks would be taken into account.