§ Mr. HAMERSLEYasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether, at present, any aid is given by the State, either directly or indirectly, for the establishment and maintenance of Village Credit Banks; and, if so, to what extent?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Herbert Lewis)The answer is in the negative, but my right hon. Friend is carefully considering by what means the establishment of Credit Banks may best be facilitated and encouraged.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTIs it proposed to carry out this idea by means of the Bill before the House or some other measure?