§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Health if he will request the authorities in the exporting countries which send liquid eggs to Great Britain to make appropriate hygienic and bacteriological examination during and on completion of packing to ensure freedom from salmonellae organisms existing in these foodstuffs.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI assume my hon. Friend has in mind bulked egg, which is imported frozen. Several countries have been asked to take measures of the kind described, and the Government will continue to make such requests where the circumstances require it.