§ Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in response to the request of the Central Chamber of Agriculture and Central Land Association, and in order to meet the desire of farmers throughout the country, he will take steps to strengthen the Development Commission by the addition thereto of at least two practical agriculturists?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe Government have given this proposal their most careful consideration. They are prepared to star the Bill introduced by the hon.44W Member to increase the number of Development Commissioners to ten and proceed with it, but only on the condition that the Bill meets with no opposition.