HC Deb 01 July 1909 vol 7 c602
Sir JOHN JARDINE

asked the hon. Member for South Somerset, as representing the President of the Board of Agriculture, what number of small holdings have been created in the county of Rox-burgh under the Small Holdings Act of 1892, and what is the area thereof; and whether any progress has been made as to number and area since last century?

Sir EDWARD STRACHEY

None, Sir.

Sir JOHN JARDINE

asked with regard to the circular of February, 1907, issued on the Report of the Departmental Committee on Small Holdings, whether any inquiry has been made by the county council of Roxburgh as to the identification of land available for small holdings; when, and with what result; and whether any farm servants were associated to conduct any such inquiry?

Sir EDWARD STRACHEY

None, Sir.