asked the Minister of Food whether he will state the average prices, wholesale and retail, respectively, of eggs of all descriptions in the City of Leicester for the first two weeks of March, 1940, and 1939, respectively?

As the reply is in the form of a statistical table, I will, with my hon. and learned Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the price of eggs last week was very much lower—only about 1s. 6d.

Yes, Sir.