HC Deb 25 October 1967 vol 751 cc467-8W
Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the present level of returns to egg producers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Monro

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the current price paid to egg producers.

Mr. Buchan

I am aware of the disquiet felt by egg producers about the lower prices they have been receiving compared with a year ago. As was indicated by my right hon. Friend, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the House on 26th July, following discussions on these and other related matters with the National Farmers' Unions and the Egg Marketing Board, we decided to set up a Reorganisation Commission to look into them. It is hoped that the Commission will complete its work early next year; its report will be considered urgently by the Government.