HC Deb 15 April 1926 vol 194 c476
38. Mr. FOOT MITCHELL

asked the Minister of Agriculture the present position of the negotiations for the establishment of easy credits for agriculturists?

The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Guinness)

I regret that I am not yet in a position to make any announcement on this subject.

Mr. WELLS

Can the Minister say if any applications have been received?

Mr. GUINNESS

A certain number of letters have been received but we do not expect to receive applications until we are in a position to announce details.

Mr. SPENCER

Is it not the fact that what the farmer wants is not credit, so much as prices?

Mr. GUINNESS

A good many farmers are in need of credit because they are in a difficulty as to stocking their land.