§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in view of the need for public economy, he can state the amount of money expended in subsidising associations of farmers to erect and equip factories for handling dairy produce; and whether he still proposes to continue this assistance?
Sir A. BOSCAWENLoans amounting approximately to £6,500 were made in 1919 by the Ministry for the purpose mentioned. No loan has been made since 1919. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.