§ 57. Mr. KIRKWOODasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that the work done by the Society of Friends in placing out-of-work men on allotments is being held up by the withdrawal of the Government grant; and whether, in view of the improved financial position nationally, he will consider giving a grant to the society?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI understand from the Society of Friends that in connection with their scheme for assisting unemployed persons taking up allotments to obtain seeds, fertilisers, and implements, they have not so far refused any application owing to lack of funds, and they 456 hope that as a result of their further public appeal for money, they will not find it necessary to do so. In reply to the last part of the question, as already stated, it will not be possible for the Government to provide money towards the cost of this scheme.