§ Major BRAITHWAITEasked the Minister of Agriculture if his attention has been drawn to the operation of the farming credits scheme; if he is aware that Mr. A. J. Norton, a smallholder on the Wilsthorpe estate, Bridlington, who was wishing to replace a cow which died, applied to the National Provincial Bank, Limited, at Bridlington, for a loan of £30, and that the manager at that bank refused him a loan under the Short-term Credits Bill, although there was ample security to cover such loan; and if he will inquire into this matter?
§ Mr. N. BUXTONI have no knowledge of the application referred to by the hon. and gallant' Member other than what is given in the question. These matters are entirely within the discretion of the banks.