HC Deb 23 December 1929 vol 233 cc1888-9
29. Sir G. BOWYER

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether the Land Drainage Bill is the only legislation which the Government have in view to try to help agriculture; and, if not, what other Bills he means to introduce?

Mr. N. BUXTON

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. When any further agricultural legislation is proposed, an announcement will be made.

Sir G. BOWYER

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman what other Bills, then, he had in mind when the phrase was coined "to make farming pay"; has not the Minister had enough time to think of the Bills which he had in view during the Election when he made that promise?

Mr. BUXTON

When further legislation is proposed, it will be announced.

Sir JOSEPH LAMB

How long does the right hon. Gentleman expect the farmers to wait?