§ 64. Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he will provide, or cause to be provided, out of the Development Fund moneys, at least as large a sum for the improvement of cattle, sheep, and pigs, upon which the poorer agriculturists depend mainly for their living, as has been provided for the improvement of light horses?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANA scheme for the improvement of livestock other than light horses has been submitted by the Board to the Development Commissioners, and I have reason to believe that a decision will be arrived at with regard to it at an early date.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTHas the right hon. Gentleman realised that £40,000 is being devoted to light horses and nothing whatever to other kinds of farm stock?
§ 65. Mr. C. BATHURSTasked what is the total amount allocated by the Delevopment Commissioners, with the approval of the Board, for various agricultural purposed in England and Wales; and what proportion of this amount has been appropriated to purposes of agricultural research?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe total amount granted to the Board is £315,641, of which £103,596 is for agricultural research.