§ 41. Captain TERRELLasked the Minister of Agriculture when he expects the Report of the Committee inquiring into the economic condition of agriculture; whether this body is calling evidence; if so, how many witnesses have been heard to date, and what are the interests they have represented; whether it is receiving offers to give evidence or submit statements; whether any effect is given to these offers; and whether, in view of the present crisis in agriculture, he will expedite the deliberations of this Committee?
§ 46. Commander BELLAIRSasked the Prime Minister whether he has received any indication from the chairman of the Commission inquiring into the state of agriculture as to the probable date their Report. will be in the hands of the Government?
§ Sir R. SANDERSI understand that an Interim Report will be presented to the Prime Minister in the course of a few days. I am informed that many witnesses representing the- various interests involved have been called. The tribunal have received many offers to give evidence or submit statements and have. availed themselves of those offers as far as possible.