§ 62. Mr. EVERARDasked the Minister of Agriculture whether any advance has been made in the schemes for long and short term credits for farmers?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Guinness)I regret I am unable to give my hon. Friend any definite information in regard to the proposals for long-term credit. Negotiations have taken place with various financial interests and, although some difficulties have been encountered, I hope, at an early date, to have an opportunity of exploring the matter further. In regard to the short-term credit, I hope that it will be possible to put certain proposals before Parliament next Session.
§ Mr. BOOTHBYMay I take it that there is no truth in the rumour that the long-term credit scheme has been abandoned?
§ Mr. GUINNESSOh, no. We are just as anxious as ever to find a solution, but it is not an easy moment to get the financial interests to assist in this matter.