§ In reply to Mr. MUNRO - FERGUSON (Leith, &c.),
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)said, he had already stated that a Bill for the constitution of an Agricultural Department was in progress; but he was unable to say when it would be possible to introduce it. The Government were giving their serious attention to the matter; and he hoped it would be possible to bring in the measure shortly after Whitsuntide.