§ 46. Lieutenant-Colonel WEIGALLasked the Prime Minister whether any decision has yet been arrived at as to the agricultural policy of the Government?
The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Sir Arthur Boscawen)An early opportunity will be found for a statement on the agricultural policy of the Government.
§ Lieutenant-Colonel WEIGALLWill that be before the introduction of land settlement?
§ Lieutenant-Colonel WEIGALLDoes my hon. Friend realise the difficulty in which agricultural members are if the Land Settlement Bill is introduced before we know what the state of the industry is to be?
Sir A. BOSCAWENI will represent my hon. and gallant Friend's view to the President of the Board of Agriculture.
§ Major WHELERIs my hon. Friend aware that practically every agricultural organisation is urgently asking for a declaration of policy so as to know where they are?
§ Mr. G. TERRELLAre we likely to have this announcement before the Recess?
§ Mr. BILLINGWill the President be prepared to receive a deputation of Members for agricultural constituencies?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member should give notice of that question.