Livestock Rearing (Bank Credits)

HC Deb 23 January 1975 vol 884 cc428-9W

Mr. Hooson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the recession in the livestock section of the British agricultural industry over the last two years, he will ask banks not to curtail their credit facilities for farmers in that section of the industry.

Mr. Bishop

We are not aware of any restriction by the banks on credit for farmers who can establish their creditworthiness.