§ 36. Mr. Ridleyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he intends to issue the forms for applying for investment grants on new agricultural machinery.
§ Mr. John MackieAs soon as the Agriculture Bill has received the Royal Assent and the necessary Order has been made bringing the relevant sections of the Act into force.
§ Mr. RidleyIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the result of this long delay is that people have been going without their money for a long time? Will he be prepared to pay interest on the money which the Government owe to the citizens of this country, as we have to pay interest on taxation which is outstanding to the Government?
§ Mr. MackieThe answer is "No".