20. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the Government's scheme to assist agriculture in offering to the industry more facilities for credit will be announced before 30th July; and whether, under such scheme, farmers will be able to borrow at a low rate of interest?
§ Mr. RamsbothamI have been asked to reply. My hon. Friend's question is no doubt based on certain recent reports in the Press which are without foundation.
Mr. De la BèreDoes the Minister really feel compelled to tell the House that nothing at all is being done for the farmers similar to what is being done 1766 for every other industry? Are they to be treated differently from other sections of the people? Is there to be one law for one class of people and another law for another class?
§ Mr. RamsbothamExperience has shown that it is difficult to explain agricultural credit to the hon. Member by way of question and answer, and perhaps he will allow me to discuss the matter with him.