§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the need of agriculture for credit has been recognised by the banks in conformity with his statement of 12th August, 1966.
§ Mr. CallaghanThe banks recognise the importance of, and are fully meeting, the normal seasonal requirements. They are also prepared to consider, sympathetically, requests for medium term credit to finance the buying and rearing of stock, as well as for other essential purposes.