§ MR. MACKARNESS (Berkshire, Newbury)I beg to ask the hon. Member for South Somerset, as representing the President of the Board of Agriculture, whether the Board of Agriculture have any information at their disposal showing in how many districts meetings have been held by county councils for the purpose of hearing applications under the Small Holdings Act at an hour when agricultural labourers and others who are occupied all day can attend; and, if not, whether the Board will take steps to obtain such information.
§ SIR EDWARD STRACHEYSuch information as the Board possess on this subject does not suggest that any general inquiry is necessary, but the matter will be kept in view by the Commissioners who are in continuous communication with county councils.