I had no intention to take part in this debate, but looking at the different points of view which different hon. Members have put forward, I think, I should mention the position as it is with regard to "Groundnut oil". It is a commodity the production of which varies from year to year. It has got, to a large extent, to depend on the climate, rain and so forth. It is difficult to evaluate the crop because groundnut is grown in different parts of the country and it begins to move in one part in October and Novemebr and in some other parts in December and January. Therefore, it is difficult to evalute the exact position of groundnut. Besides, we do not have correct data as regards the crop. Unfortunately, our statistics with regard to agricultural production are meager and it is difficult to know exactly what the crops are of different commodities, and therefore, it is difficult to evalute even the crops. I would also like to inform the house that of the total crop of groundnuts, exports are to the extent of 2 to 5 percent. There is not so much of surplus as it is somehow or other felt here. So, whatever the export policy of the Government, it reflects on the price structure. That very small percentage of export has a bearing on the price structure of groundnut. Because there is a very small percentage of surplus, if a little more is exported, the price goes up, and if a little less is exported, there is always a tendency for the price to fall. I heard an hon. Member say that the policy should be such that the (Growers must) know beforehand what it is. Why do you not in for massive construction of houses for the poor? What should you do? Take DDA, there is corruption. Where will you go? I do not know how this Government will save the Satyam's case. Where will you go? Their Chief Minister is involved. We have demanded a discussion. It is yet to be allowed. I do not know what will happen. But the Government's spending is really required in the social sector and also in the infrastructure sector.
