§ Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTasked whether it is proposed to introduce this Session a Bill to promote the establishment of agricultural co-operative credit banks in the rural districts?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYA Bill on this subject is in course of preparation, but the President of the Board of Agriculture is unable as yet to give any definite undertaking with regard to the date of its introduction.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTI should like to know whether the fear of the introduction of this measure is founded upon its being considered to be a contentious measure?
§ Lord NINIAN CRICHTON-STUARTMay I ask whether Scotland will be included in the Bill?
§ Sir E STRACHEYThe hon. Gentleman and the Noble Lord must give notice of the questions.