§ Sir V. HENDERSONasked the Minister of Agriculture whether any advance interim payments will be made to farmers by the Wheat Commission before Christmas; and, if so, on what basis the payments will be made?
§ Major ELLIOTThe question of making advance payments to wheat growers on account of the deficiency payments to which they will become entitled under the Wheat Act is at present receiving the consideration of the Wheat Commission. An announcement on the subject will be made as soon as possible.