###CUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT). SECRET. ###P. (M) (41) 72. ###th JUNE, 1941. COPY NO. WAR CABINET. FOOD POLICY COMMITTEE. THE POSITION OF SMALL POULTRY OWNERS. Memorandum by the Minister of State. Small poultry-owners are under the harrow. The man who owns twelve chickens has the right to supply his own household with eggs and to sell eggs to his neighbours. But the man who has more than twelve chickens cannot use his own eggs in his own kitchen no matter what ration he has a right to claim.