§ 46. Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn to the Report of the Scottish Agricultural Conference; whether the decisions of the Government upon their recommendations will be announced: before the House rises for the Summer Recess; and whether time will be given for their discussion?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have been asked to reply. The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. I do not anticipate that it will be possible to announce the decisions of the Government upon the recommendations of the Conference before the House rises for the Summer Itecess. It is not practicable at present to say what necessity or opportunity may arise for giving time for discussion.
§ Sir A. SINCLAIRIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that in recent years we have had Reports from several Commissions on conditions in Scotland, on which successive Governments have failed to announce any policy, and which are now lying in pigeon-holes in the Departments; and cannot we receive some assurance that we shall within a reasonable time have the decisions of the Government on this important Conference and obtain an opportunity for discussion of them?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI am certain the right hon. Gentleman may rest satisfied that decisions will be reached and announced as soon as possible.
§ Sir A. SINCLAIRShall we have an opportunity for discussion?