§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made by the public inquiry concerned with the proposal by the National Farmers' Union for an egg marketing board; how many meetings have been held; when it is proposed that they shall conclude; and how much it is estimated that the inquiry will cost.
Mr. AmoryThe public inquiry into objections to the proposed British Egg Marketing Scheme was concluded last Friday, 13th April. Sessions were held on thirty-four days. The net charge on public funds will be of the order of £1,100.