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Government Policy.

Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture. – in the House of Commons at on 9 December 1929.

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Brigadier-General BROWN:

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asked the Minister of Agriculture whether the setting up of import boards, to control prices and to secure to the farmer a stable market in which to sell his produce, is still part of his policy; and, if so, will he hasten the necessary legislation so as to deal with the situation that has arisen from the dumping of German cereals on our market?

Photo of Mr Noel Buxton Mr Noel Buxton , Norfolk Northern

The details of this proposal are at present being carefully examined. I am not in a position to make any statement as to legislation on the subject.

Brigadier-General BROWN:

Seeing that import boards were part of the policy outlined in "Labour and the Nation" to deal with such emergencies, does the Socialist party no longer believe in its agricultural policy?

Photo of Mr Noel Buxton Mr Noel Buxton , Norfolk Northern

That is not to be inferred.

Photo of Mr John Wardlaw-Milne Mr John Wardlaw-Milne , Kidderminster

When is the right hon. Gentleman going to declare his policy?

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