§ Mr. RILEYasked the Minister of Agriculture how many young farmers' clubs are in existence in England and Wales, the total membership of the clubs, and the total financial assistance which has been given to these clubs by the Ministry since their promotion?
Mr. GUINNESSOn the 31st December last there were 21 young farmers' clubs in England and Wales, with an approximate total membership of 520. A certain 1665W number of clubs have been formed since that date, but at the moment I have no exact information available on this point. The Ministry encourages and assists this movement by such means as propaganda and advice in the formation and conduct of clubs, but it has given no pecuniary help to individual clubs.