§ 55. Mr. HASLAMasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware that the situation in arable districts is deteriorating week by week; and if the Government will either introduce the quota 613 system or apply other and more temporary means of assistance before next October?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am aware of these difficulties but at present I can add nothing to the statement I made on 22nd May last on the Motion for the Adjournment.
§ Mr. HASLAMCan the right hon. Gentleman hold out no hope whatever that any measures will be forthcoming for the relief of arable districts before next October?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe hon. Member is not entitled to draw that assumption.
§ Mr. BROCKWAYHas the right hon. Gentleman considered the establishment of import boards to deal with this situation?
§ Dr. ADDISONYes, that is a matter which is being considered along with other matters.