§ 16. Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieuasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in view of recent flood damage to agricultural land, he will increase the grants available to farmers for land drainage.
§ Mr. John HareWhile sympathising with those who have suffered flood damage following the recent heavy rainfall, I regret that I should not be justified in 135W offering financial assistance additional to the substantial grants already available to farmers and drainage authorities.