§ 31. Mr. GEORGE HARVEYasked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in view of the trade depression and the heavy ground rents secured on property in and around Regent Street under leases granted by his Department when trading conditions were better, some temporary rebates can be made to help traders until conditions improve?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI am informed that the Regent Street Association, which fully represents the trading interests in Regent Street, is about to submit to the Commissioners of Crown Lands a comprehensive statement on the present 16 situation. Meanwhile, I cannot say more than that this statement, when received, will be carefully considered.
§ Mr. HARVEYI hope that the Minister is aware that the position is extremely serious?