§ Sir R. Glynasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware of the dilapidated condition of agricultural buildings due to high taxation and inability to obtain either labour or materials for proper repair or reconstruction; that for the efficient condition of the industry it is essential that buildings should be modern in design; that building costs will throw such a burden on owners that to carry through this work, even with the aid of the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation or Land Improvement Company, will take a long period; and what special steps has he in mind to expedite this necessary work.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsMy right hon. Friend has appointed a Committee to consider the lay-out, design and construction of farm buildings after the war, whose work is nearing completion. My hon. and gallant Friend will appreciate the difficulties in the way of effecting at the present time all but the most urgent repairs and reconstructions, but I can assure him that the needs of agriculture 2217W in regard to labour and materials for building are fully appreciated by the Government.