§ 32. Mr. R. W. SMITHasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether it is now possible for Scottish farmers to obtain loans under the Agricultural Credits (Scotland) Act, 1929?
§ Sir G. COLLINSLoans under the scheme of long-term credit for which Part One of the Act makes provision are not yet obtainable, but I hope that the arrangements for the incorporation of the Scottish Agricultural Securities Corporation to put the scheme into operation will be completed at an early date.
§ Mr. SMITHMay I ask the Secretary of State if he is aware that the Government have had the hope for many months that this corporation would be set up at an early date; that in May of last year we were told that the delay was then over; that in June we were told that the matter was settled; and that at the end of July the then Financial Secretary told us——
§ Mr. SMITH:May I ask the right hon. Gentleman when it will be possible to——
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member's question is too long for a supplementary.