HC Deb 09 December 1929 vol 233 c35
68. Brigadier-General BROWN

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether the setting up of import boards, to control prices and to secure to the farmer a stable market in which to sell his produce, is still part of his policy; and, if so, will he hasten the necessary legislation so as to deal with the situation that has arisen from the dumping of German cereals on our market?

Mr. N. BUXTON

The details of this proposal are at present being carefully examined. I am not in a position to make any statement as to legislation on the subject.

Brigadier-General BROWN

Seeing that import boards were part of the policy outlined in "Labour and the Nation" to deal with such emergencies, does the Socialist party no longer believe in its agricultural policy?

Mr. BUXTON

That is not to be inferred.

Mr. WARDLAW-MILNE

When is the right hon. Gentleman going to declare his policy?