HC Deb 30 March 1909 vol 3 c183
Mr. KETTLE

asked what was the number and what was the amount of the purchase agreements lodged, under the Act of 1903, between 1st November, 1908, and 24th November, 1908, and also between 1st November, 1908, and 1st March, 1909?

Mr. CHERRY

The Estates Commissioners inform me that the number of purchase agreements lodged between 1st November, 1908, and 24th November, 1908, was 2,483, representing a purchase money of £817,539. The number of purchase agreements lodged between 1st November, 1908, and 1st March, 1909, was 5,430, representing a purchase money of £1,653,571.

Mr. MOORE

May I ask whether it is the case that since 24th November these agreements are only represented by 39 originating applications?

Mr. CHERRY

I really do not know. If the hon. Gentleman will put down a question I will ascertain for him.