HC Deb 03 July 1933 vol 280 c11
19. Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Minister of Agriculture when he anticipates, by Governmental action, that livestock farmers and milk-product producers will receive a price for their products adequate to the cost of production?

Major ELLIOT

My right hon. Friend will be aware of the steps that are being taken in pursuance of the Governments policy. I feel sure he will realise that it is not possible to give a date on which a given course of economic policy will produce, an anticipated result.

Mr. LAMBERT

Will the Minister bear in mind the fact that it is not only I who am asking this question, but thousands of British farmers who are really discouraged and facing bankruptcy?

Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

Is my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that things are getting worse every day, and if something is not done soon, there will be industrial bankruptcy?

Major ELLIOT

I cannot, of course. agree with that assumption. In the case of certain sheep markets, for instance, this year's prices are showing a rise.