26. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he can now make some statement regarding the progress made in creating improved credit facilities for farmers and home producers?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithAgricultural credit is one of the subjects which I have discussed with the National Farmers' Union of England and Wales during our recent talks on policy. I have the situation under review, but I am unable to make any statement at the present time.
Mr. De la BèreWill my right hon. and gallant Friend be strong and very courageous? Will he realise that the Treasury and Agricultural Mortgage Corporation have delayed this matter for three years, and will he further realise that I gave birth to it three years ago?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithI hope the child is still in a very promising state.