§ 77. Major RUGGLES-BRISEasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is in a position to indicate when the Bill or Bills dealing with credit facilities to farmers, rating adjustments, duty on imported malting barley, and other matters relating to agriculture are likely to be introduced; whether these matters are to be comprehended in one or in separate Measures; and whether, in view of the urgency of the situation, steps will be taken to expedite the introduction of the necessary legislation especially in regard to credit facilities?
§ Sir R. SANDERSI am not yet in a position to name a date for the introduction of the Bills referred to by my hon. and gallant Freind, but I realise the urgency of the matter, and there will be no unnecessary delay. It will be necessary to introduce separate Bills dealing with credit facilities and with the reduction in the assessment of agricultural land.
§ Mr. LAMBERTCan the right hon. Gentleman say when the Bill relating to credit facilities for farmers will be introduced?
§ Sir R. SANDERSI am afraid I cannot.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs the right hon. Gentleman still hopeful to avoid an Autumn Session with these Bills coming on?
§ Sir R. SANDERSThat is not a question for me to answer.