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109.
Mr. Carson
asked the Minister of Food the average age of home-produced eggs at present selling in the shops; and to what extent this applies in the glut period.
Dr. Hill
A fair average would be two and a half weeks, and there is little variation at any season of the year.
110.
Mr. Carson
asked the Minister of Food whether he will be able to announce a period of egg derationing this year.
Dr. Hill
It is too early yet to say.