asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state the price per lb. paid to Irish producers of hens in each of the months September, 1952, to May, 1953, inclusive, for hens exported to Britain by Eggsports, Ltd.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Price of Exported Hens.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. G. Bartley) (for the Minister for Agriculture)
The producer's minimum price for good quality hens was 1/3 per lb. live weight in each of the months September, 1952, to February, 1953, and 1/- per lb. in each of the months March, 1953, to May, 1953.