31. Captain CROOKSHANKasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware of the interest that is being taken by the agricultural community in possible schemes for the extension to agriculture of special credit facilities; and, if so, whether the Government are now in negotiation with any group of bankers with regard to such schemes?
Mr. GUINNESSI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply which I gave to a similar question addressed to me on the 16th of May by my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for the Maldon division of Essex (Lieut.-Colonel Ruggles-Brise), to which I have nothing to add.
§ Mr. BUXTONCan the Minister contradict the rumours that banks are tending to restrict credit facilities to farmers?
§ Mr. HURDWhen will the right hon. Gentleman be in a position to give us the information which we are all anxious to have on this subject?