HC Deb 11 November 1926 vol 199 c1256
62. Mr. EVERARD

asked 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. BOOTHBY

May I take it that there is no truth in the rumour that the long-term credit scheme has been abandoned?

Mr. GUINNESS

Oh, 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.