HC Deb 16 March 1927 vol 203 cc2035-6W
Mr. R. RICHARDSON

asked the Prime Minister when it is proposed to introduce the Bills in connection with agriculture promised in the Ring's Speech?

The PRIME MINISTER

The Diseases of Animals Bill was read a Second time yesterday, and the Rabbits and Rooks Bill has been introduced in another place. I hope that it will be possible to introduce the Ouse Drainage Bill and the Destructive Insects and Pests Bill at an early date. I am unable to say at this stage what other agricultural legislation may be possible during the present Session. As already announced, the Government have decided to set up a Royal Commission to consider the whole question of land drainage, before proceeding with legislation of a general character on that subject.