HC Deb 22 October 1952 vol 505 c123W
97. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Health how many deaths occurred through eating duck eggs during the year 1952; and if it is still the advice of his experts that these eggs should be boiled hard before being eaten.

Mr. Iain Macleod

No deaths attributed to the eating of duck eggs have been reported to me during 1952. The boiling of duck eggs for 15 minutes before eating is recommended by my Department.