53 and 54. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Agriculture (1) whether, now that the war in Europe is ended, he will make provision for a right of appeal to the courts of law by an individual against decisions of the county war agricultural executive committees;
(2) whether he will consider reconstituting the county war agricultural executive committees now that the war in Europe is over; and whether, in order to secure well-informed local committees, the members will be appointed from fanners, land owners, agricultural workers and land agents, after consultation with the local union or association representing these agricultural bodies.
Mr. ScottThe whole question of the future constitution, functions and powers of county war agricultural executive committees is under consideration.
Mr. De la BèreDoes not my hon. Friend appreciate that there should be a right of appeal, in times of peace, from the war agricultural committee? It is unconstitutional when there is no right of appeal. That is of vital importance.
Mr. ScottFull consultation will have to take place with all interested national bodies, and that and many other points will be considered.
§ Sir Herbert HoldsworthIs this not a question, not of war agricultural committees, but of restoring personal liberty?