§ 48. Mr. J. GARDINERasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware of the anxiety amongst agriculturists in reference to the Amendment of The Agriculture Act, 1920, and the danger of injustice and loss to tenant farmers leaving their farms at the Whitsunday term; and when the proposed amending Bill will be introduced?
Sir A. BOSCAWENI have been asked to reply. The proposed Agriculture Amending Bill to which my hon. Friend refers was introduced on the 15th March in another place, and the Second Reading will be taken this afternoon.
§ Mr. GARDINERDoes my right hon. Friend realise the importance of having this amending Bill made into an Act at the earliest possible moment?
Sir A. BOSCAWENYes, Sir, but I cannot arrange for a Second Reading to be taken earlier than this afternoon.