§ 38. Lieut.-Colonel WEIGALLasked the Prime Minister whether it is proposed to embody in one Bill the Government agricultural policy as to guaranteed prices, security of tenure, and improved standards of cultivation; and, if so, when will this Bill be introduced?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIt will probably be found convenient to deal with the matters referred to in one Bill. I cannot at present state when this legislation will be introduced
§ Mr. TURTONIs the right hon. Gentleman the Prime Minister not aware of the 1881 very natural anxiety of the agricultural community that the promises made by the Prime Minister should be put into print at the earliest possible moment?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that anxiety is also felt by the consumers of this country?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI quite agree with the hon. Gentleman (Mr. Turton), but the work which is in front of Parliament between now and Christmas is very considerable. As soon as possible this pledge will materialise. The Government have authorised me to make this statement on their behalf. We propose to honour it at the earliest possible opportunity.