HC Deb 04 August 1904 vol 139 cc971-2
MR. JOHN O'DONNELL

To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland how many million pounds worth of land has been sold in Ireland to the tenants through the Estates Commissioners, the Congested Districts Board, or by direct negotiation under the Land Act of 1903, up to 31st July ult.; and how many million pounds worth is under the consideration of the Estates Commissioners and the Congested Districts Board at the present time.

(Answered by Mr. Wyndham.)—

Irish Land Commission. Estates Commissioners.

Advances sanctioned:—

Direct Sales. £
Agreements between landlord and tenant 2,467,709
Purchase of estates, Section 6 158,507
Do. Section 7 56,848
£2,683,064

Applications pending decision:—

Direct Sales. £
Agreements between landlord and tenant 5,611,524
Purchase of estates, Section 6 619,988
Do. Section 7 335,765
£6,567,277

Congested Districts Board.

£
Direct Sales to tenants, not through Land Commission 14,999
Sales to tenants through Land Commission 142,928
Value of property purchased but not yet sold 894,947
Negotiations pending for purchase of land to the value of 143,874