§ 5. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Food what assurance he has given to the promoters of the Fatstock Marketing Corporation against trading losses.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeNone, Sir.
§ Sir W. SmithersIs the Minister aware that I am very glad to hear that? Can he confirm the rumour that the scheme for the fatstock market has now been abandoned?
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeI cannot add to my answer to the Question, which asked what assurance I had given to the promoters against trading losses—and the answer is still "None, Sir."