asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will now announce the names of the members of the Eggs Authority.

It was announced on 20th October, 1970, that Mr. A. R. Collingwood, T.D., and Mr. P. F. Phillips, O.B.E., had agreed to serve as Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively of the Eggs Authority. My right hon. Friends and I are now glad to say that the following have also agreed to accept appointment as members of the Eggs Authority:Independent member specially conversant with the interests of consumers of eggs—Dame Elizabeth Ackroyd, D.B.E.Members appointed after consultation with organisations representing producer interests—Mr. A. M. Beckett, Mr. B. D. Carver, Mr. J. A. Inverarity, Mr. A. G. Kingham, M.B.E., Mr. D. S. Robinson.Members appointed after consultation with organisations representing trade interests—Mr. K. Boardall, Mr. R. S. Edwards, Mr. G. H. Greenall, Mr. H. M. Joseph.