Senator E B JOHNSTON (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) asked the Minister representing the Prime Minister, upon notice -

1.   What is the reason why payment to the farmers at 3s. per bushel f.o.b. for wheat was not proceeded with under the provisions of the Wheat Advances Act 1930?

2.   Was there any correspondence between the Government and the Commonwealth Bank on the subject?

3.   Will the said correspondence be laid on the table of the Senate, for the information of senators?