70. Mr. J. E. B. Hillasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the Government's long-term policy for egg production; and what is the outcome of the tripartite discussion between himself, the National Farmers' Union, and the Egg Marketing Board.
§ Mr. PeartOur long-term aim is to have a sound and efficient egg industry with production at a level which will secure a proper balance between supply and demand. I am not yet in a position to make a statement about the discussions with the National Farmers' Unions and the Egg Marketing Board.