§ Sir A. Hurdasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development in view of the decision of West Germany to stop all imports of eggs from Common Market countries and elsewhere, what consideration he has given to the need for measures to save the British market from being flooded with eggs offered at uneconomically low prices at a time when production is exceptionally high here and on the Continent.
§ Mr. HeathI understand that this decision is to be considered by the Council of Ministers of the European Economic Community. At this stage 51W there can be no certainty that the import of eggs into the United Kingdom will be abnormal. The Government are watching the position carefully and I hope that our suppliers will have regard to the desirability of exercising restraint in the sale of eggs to this market.