§ 30. Sir Hector Monroasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he expects an overall reduction in farm borrowing from the banks in 1982–83.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerFigures for May show that outstanding bank advances to the industry continue to increase, but at a slower rate than last year. Developments in 1983 will depend on a number of variables including the industry's revenue position, which in turn will depend on price levels and harvest conditions.