HC Deb 10 May 1928 vol 217 c405
38. Captain STREATFEILD

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he intends to introduce legislation for long-term agricultural credits applicable to Scotland?

The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir John Gilmour)

Yes, Sir.

Captain STREATFEILD

Can the right hon. Gentleman assure the House that this legislation will be introduced with a minimum of delay?

Sir J. GILMOUR

Yes, Sir.

Mr. STEPHEN

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether this legislation will be introduced in this Session?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I am not able to say.

Mr. STEPHEN

Is the condition of Scottish agriculture so much better than that of English agriculture that there is not the need for this legislation to be applied to Scotland as soon as to England?