§ Colonel Carverasked the Minister of Agriculture how much money has been paid over to farmers who have carried out tile drainage scheme under the Government arrangement, whereby they were to be paid 50 per cent. of the cost of doing so; and whether he is aware of the complaints of farmers that, although the work done has been approved, no money has been forthcoming?
Mr. HudsonPayments of tile drainage grant totalling about £50,000 have been authorised by my Department. I am not aware of any widespread complaints about delay in payment.