78. Mr. Scott-Elliotasked the Minister of Food if he will state the number of eggs delivered to packing stations by British poultry farmers during the last quarter of 1947; and how this compares with the corresponding period in 1946.
§ Dr. SummerskillDeliveries to packing stations in the United Kingdom were 13.2 million dozen eggs in the last quarter 13W of 1947, compared with 15.1 million dozen in the last quarter of 1946, a reduction of about 13 per cent.
§ 86. Mr. Gammansasked the Minister of Food if he will make a statement on the increase in the price of fresh eggs.
§ Dr. SummerskillI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 4th February to the hon. Member for Mile End (Mr. Piratin).