HC Deb 15 July 1935 vol 304 c738
41. Mr. T. SMITH

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the number of separate financial resolutions and Bills based upon such resolutions, including Bills extending the power or period of operation, passed during the period of office of the present Government which had as their main purpose the granting of a subsidy or financial guarantee to agriculture?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Duff Cooper)

During the present Parliament, this House has passed five financial resolutions authorising the introduction of Bills for the main purpose stated. In addition, the Financial Resolution for the Cattle (Emergency Provisions) (No. 2) Bill is awaiting the consideration of the House.