§ 70. Mr. MARJORIBANKSasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is prepared to consider recommending the establishment of a fund for the relief of distressed British farmers?
§ Dr. ADDISONA considerable measure of assistance is already given by the State to agriculturists in this country. The practicability of taking further steps for the relief of agricultural depression is receiving my anxious consideration.
§ Mr. MARJORIBANKSWill the right hon. Gentleman inquire what relief under the international credit guarantees the British farmer is going to receive?
§ Dr. ADDISONThat is rather remote from the question. The hon. Member will recollect that it was only last week that we passed a Vote for £225,000.
§ Mr. MARJORIBANKSIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Foreign Secretary stated that the British farmer would benefit from this arrangement?
§ Dr. ADDISONYes, but that is not quite so immediate.
§ Mr. MARJORIBANKSWill the right hon. Gentleman inquire?