33. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is now in a position to make some statement regarding increased credit facilities for the agricultural community?
§ Mr. RamsbothamNo, Sir. There is nothing to add to the reply given to my hon. Friend on 1st November last.
Mr. De la BèreMay I ask the hon. Member whether something of a concrete nature will be forthcoming on this all-important subject, and whether he does not think that the new Minister of Agriculture will have to be strong and very courageous to cope with the frustrations of the Treasury?
§ Mr. RamsbothamI can give no actual date, but the matter is under careful consideration.