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Farmers Union (Minister's Conversations).

Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture. – in the House of Commons am ar 12 Mehefin 1939.

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Mr. De la Bère:

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he can make some statements as a result of his discussions with the Farmers Union on agricultural credits, the supply of electricity to farms, and rural housing and amenities?

Photo of Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith , Petersfield

No, Sir. I am not in a position to make any further statement at the present time.

Mr. De la Bère:

Can my right hon. Friend tell us whether these discussions are still going on and whether we can feel sure that something concrete and crystallised will mature from them?

Photo of Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith , Petersfield

No, Sir. The conversations have in fact finished. Other Departments are concerned in the matter, but we will do what we can.

Mr. De la Bère:

May I ask my right hon. Friend whether he can tell us who is responsible for this inexplicable and inexcusable delay?

Photo of Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith , Petersfield

I do not admit that there has been any delay.

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