§ 73. Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Agriculture what has now been decided with regard to continuing the grants to landlords in aid of schemes of field drainage and other works for agricultural purposes; and whether the necessary instructions have been issued to the county councils concerned?
§ Sir J. GILMOURAs announced in the White Paper on national economy, Cmd. 3952, it has been decided to discontinue grants to landowners in aid of schemes of field drainage, water supply and claying of fen lands. The necessary instructions have been issued to county councils.
§ Sir J. GILMOURNotices have been issued.