§ 52. Mr. MACLEANasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what credits were granted in the 12 months to the last 805 convenient date under the Agricultural Credits (Scotland) Act, 1928?
§ Sir G. COLLINSThe Agricultural Securities Corporation contemplated in Part I of the Act has not yet started operations. As I stated in my reply yesterday to a, question by the right hon. and learned Member for Ross and Cromarty (Mr. Macpherson), the board of directors has been constituted, and I hope that the further stages in the formation of the corporation will be carried through at an early date.
§ Mr. MACLEANDoes that give any indication as to when this matter is going to be commenced?
§ Sir G. COLLINSIt will commence at a very early date, but I cannot say exactly when the Agricultural Credits Corporation will start operations.
§ Mr. MACLEANWill the right hon. Gentleman lay before this corporation the necessity for getting into operation as quickly as possible?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI have already done so during the last month.