§ Mr. HAMERSLEYasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether any arrangements have been made with the joint stock banks to make advances to rural credit banks; if so, what interest will be charged on advances; and what conditions will be imposed on rural credit banks obtaining such advances?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANPerhaps the hon. Member will be good enough to repeat his question when the House reassembles after the Christmas Recess. I hope then to be in a position to make a full statement on the subject.