52. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will now reconsider his decision in connection with making a pronouncement on Government long-term policy for agriculture, and give an assurance that he will do this early in 1943?
Mr. De la BèreIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that verbal promises were given to the farmers, and is he aware of the tremendous efforts they have made in the national interest? Would it not be in the national interest that some definite scheme should be announced?
Mr. HudsonThe answer to the first two parts of the question is in the affirmative and to the last part in the negative.