§ Mr. GEORGE ROBERTSasked the hon. Member for South Somerset, as representing the President of the Board of Agriculture, if the Kent County Council is taking steps to acquire Skeyne's farm, Edenbridge, under the Small Holdings and Allotments Acts; if not, does the Board contemplate proceeding in the matter; and, if so, in what manner?
§ Mr. FULLERI regret that I am unable to add anything to the reply given to a similar question on 15th July by my hon. Friend the Member for South Somerset. The county council would have to pay heavy compensation if they wished to acquire the farm as it has only quite recently been let for a period of ten years. For this reason the Board do not consider it practicable either for the county council or themselves to proceed further in the matter.