§ Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTasked what is the total amount now standing to the credit of the Development Fund; and what portion of it, if any, has so far been applied to the purposes of promoting agricultural research or education, agricultural co-operation, the extension of the provision of small holdings, afforestation, the reclamation of land, or any other purpose specifically referred to in Section 1 of the Development Act?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe amount remaining available for the Development Fund, including grants unissued from the Exchequer, is £897,000. No portion of it has yet been applied to the purposes named.
§ Mr. MORRELLWill the House have an opportunity of discussing the expenditure of that money?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEYes, I imagine so.
§ Mr. MORRELLCan the right hon. Gentleman say on what vote?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSENo.
§ Mr. CRAWSHAY-WILLIAMSWhen does the right hon. Gentleman expect to announce when the money will be apportioned?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEIt must be apportioned as the Development Commissioners receive each application and deal with it. It will not be apportioned on any one given day.
§ Mr. MORRELLWill the right hon. Gentleman undertake that it shall not be apportioned until the House has had an opportunity of discussing the matter?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSENo; I do not think I can do that.