HC Deb 22 February 1949 vol 461 c1668
10. Mr. McKie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the reason for the late payments this year of the wheat subsidies to producers.

Mr. Woodburn

Payments began as usual early in October and have progressed more quickly than in any previous year.

Mr. McKie

Is the Minister aware that there are many cases that I could bring to his notice where payments have been very much behind those of previous years; and will he take steps next year, if he is still in office, to see that the payments are made more quickly?

Mr. Woodburn

I am glad to report progress this year, and we hope to accelerate it next year.