§ 59. Mr. BOOTHBYasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why His Majesty's Government takes the view that it is equitable to grant a subsidy to the grower of wheat and to refuse one to the grower of oats?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI am not aware that the Government have indicated that they take the view attributed to them by my hon. Friend. The question of affording some assistance to the growers of oats is under active consideration, but as my hon. Friend has been informed on previous occasions there are serious difficulties to be overcome.
§ Mr. BOOTHBYIs it not a fact that the Government have hitherto taken that view
§ Sir G. COLLINSThey have hitherto been unable to find a suitable solution for a very difficult problem.