HC Deb 15 July 1908 vol 192 cc857-8
MR. MORRELL

I beg to ask the hon. Member for South Somerset, as representing the President of the Board of Agriculture, whether, in the case of every applicant who can satisfy either the council of the county or the Commissioners that he has sufficient capital and experience to manage a small holding, the Commissioners will say that, within a reasonable period from the date of his application, he will have the opportunity of obtaining land in or near his own locality at what is approximately the market price of such land, after allowing only for the cost of equipment and management.

SIR EDWARD STRACHEY

I can only say that it will be the duty of the Commissioners and of the Board to see that the provisions of the Act are carried out in their integrity.

MR. MORRELL

If an individual applicant fails to satisfy the county council on this point, has he a right of appeal?

SIR EDWARD STRACHEY

I cannot answer a hypothetical Question.