§ 61. Mr. G. Williamsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has had from farming interests that the credit squeeze is hindering production.
§ 62. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware of the anxiety felt by small farmers in the Midland counties regarding the credit squeeze; and what action he proposes to take to ease their difficulties.
Mr. AmoryI have received a small number of representations, virtually all dealing with individual farmers' difficulties, but none specially from small farmers in the Midland counties. None of these cases suggests any doubt as to the willingness and ability of the banks to give due weight to the importance of agriculture.