§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the impact of a 13 per cent. bank rate on the expansion of United Kingdom agriculture.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartIt is not possible to make a meaningful assessment, as the effect will vary from farmer to farmer according to the circumstances of his468W business and will depend on the length of time that the rate stays at its present level.