§ 74. Mr. LAWTHERasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is prepared to meet the Tithe Payers' Association with a view to discussing their problems and coming to an agreement on the subject?
§ Sir J. GILMOURNo, Sir. I am quite satisfied that no useful purpose would be served by such a meeting.
§ Mr. LAWTHERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the homes and stock of farmers have been sold in order to meet the charges, and moreover that even to-day that fact has entailed the absence of a very heavy supporter of the Government, the hon. Member for Ashford (Mr. Kedward)?