§ Dr. PHILLIPSasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware that many unemployed men in the north-eastern area are considering giving up their allotments because they cannot purchase the necessary seeds for the coming year; and, in view of the distress in this area and the lower unemployment benefits to be
544Wat the present time, and the estimated number who will have completed standard benefit at the end of September?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONThe following table gives the information desired:
paid, will he consider making some special provisions for any person whose need can be vouched for by the National Allotments Society or other suitable organizations?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI am afraid I have nothing to add to my full statement on this subject in the Debate on the Adjournment on the 22nd September.