§ 53. Viscount WOLMERasked the Minister of Agriculture how many meetings of the Agricultural Conference have taken place; when it met last; and when he anticipates it will have concluded its abroad?
§ Mr. N. BUXTONThe Agricultural Conference has held 10 meetings, the last taking place on Friday, 21st March. The Conference is holding itself in readiness for further meetings, but I am not at present in a position to give the date of the next meeting.
§ Viscount WOLMERWhy has the Conference not met in the last few weeks?
§ Mr. BUXTONThe Conference is awaiting the result of the technical examination of proposals before fixing an exact date.
§ Viscount WOLMERDid the right hon. Gentleman adjourn the Conference?
§ Mr. BUXTONNo, Sir.