HC Deb 11 April 1912 vol 36 c1395
Mr. CHARLES BATHURST

asked whether and, if so, when the Government propose to introduce a Bill for the promotion and encouragement of agricultural credit banks or societies on a co-operative basis?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The Board have been in communication with some of the leading joint stock banks having branches in the rural districts, and I am led to hope that, with their assistance, it may prove possible to promote and encourage agricultural credit societies without having recourse to legislation.

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