HC Deb 17 May 1965 vol 712 cc179-80W
Mr. Chichester-Clark

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the value and volume of eggs, whether in liquid or other form, imported into this country in the last six months; and how he estimates this will compare with the next six months.

Mr. Hoy

During the six months from October, 1964—March, 1965, the imports of eggs in shell and egg products into the United Kingdom have been as follows:

Thousand Great Hundreds* Thousand Tons £'000
Eggs in Shell 1,092.2 7.3 1,096.1
Egg Products (including dried frozen and liquid albumin) 6.8 1,717.0
TOTAL 14.1 2,813.1
* 1 Great Hundred = 120 eggs

While it is not possible to make precise estimates, we do not expect any material change during the following six months ending 30th September, 1965.