§ Mr. AYLESasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will inquire into the possibility of a system of farm irrigation 1134W in the drier agricultural areas, and make suggestions to the Lord Privy Seal for such works to be included in his schemes of national development?
§ Mr. N. BUXTONDrainage authorities acting under the general law of land drainage already have power to construct works required for the necessary supply of water for cattle, warping or irrigation, and schemes promoted by such authorities for these objects are eligible for grants from State funds. I shall be glad if my hon. Friend will send me particulars of any area which he may have specially in mind in order that I may look further into the matter.