§ 80. Sir H. Roperasked the Minister of Food for what reason eggs preserved by oil-dipping for consumption during the off season are being released for current use; and what steps are being taken to ensure adequate supplies for next winter.
§ Mr. F. WilleyIn reply to the first part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Banbury (Mr. Dodds-Parker) on 4th June.
As regards the second part, with the object of securing better autumn and winter supplies home producers are offered higher prices for their winter eggs rising to a maximum this year of 6s. per dozen. In addition, we are buying all the winter supplies we can from overseas.