§ 60. Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of the grave disquiet amongst 10W poultry breeders and egg producers over the Eastwood project which aims at controlling 12,000,000 laying birds and 20 per cent. of the egg market; what discussion he has had with the National Farmers' Union, and the British Egg Marketing Board, on the effects of these developments on the economy of the industry; what have been the results; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesI am aware of this project. The Farmers' Unions and British Egg Marketing Board have informed me that they will wish jointly to place before me their views on production trends in the egg industry, of which the entry of very large producers is one aspect. I have undertaken to consider whatever proposals may be made, and cannot make a statement at present.