§ Mr. CHRISTIEasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he proposes to take with a view to dealing with the state of affairs revealed by the petition 1511W of 1,300 Norfolk farmers which he has lately received; and whether he will cause special inquiries to be set on foot as to the financial position in the county and take such steps as will encourage the banks to continue and extend the accommodation which they have granted?
§ Dr. ADDISONMy right hon. Friend is fully aware of the position of many1512W arable farmers in Norfolk consequent on the low prices obtainable recently for cereals and potatoes, but a special inquiry such as the hon. Member suggests is not necessary. The making of loans, including those made under the Agricultural Credits Act, 1928, is a matter for arrangement between the banks and their customers.