§ Mr. Bevinsasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that many of the sealed eggs recently sold in Liverpool were bad; and to what extent he is satisfied with the effects of sealing.
§ Mr. WebbThe extensive inquiries which I have made through the trade and local food offices do not support the hon. Member's suggestion.
The process of preserving eggs by sealing with oil and then putting into cold storage is used in all the principal egg producing countries. It was the subject of careful experiments here before being applied on a commercial scale, and I think that it is satisfactory and effective. The oils used for sealing are odourless, tasteless and colourless and they do not affect the flavour of the eggs.
I should be obliged, if the hon. Member would submit any detailed evidence to support the allegation in his Question. If he will do so, I will at once have it examined.