§ Mr. BRODIEasked the hon. Member for South Somerset whether the Board w ill inquire into the delay which is taking place in supplying land to applicants at Ide Hill, in the parish of Sundridge, Kent, and particularly into the case of Mr. C. Lears, of Goathurst Common, ide Hill, who, after prolonged negotiations with the parish council, has been advised to transfer his application to the county council?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYWe are informed that the county council have only received 1373 one application for a small holding from Ide Hill, and it was not approved: The council have not received any application from Mr. Lears nor are they aware of the negotiations mentioned. If my hon. Friend will supply me with particulars of the delays to which he refers, I will have inquiry made.
§ Mr. BRODIEasked the hon. Member for South Somerset what is the general position at the present time of applicants for small holdings and allotments in West Kent; whether any schemes have yet been submitted to the Board by the county council, and, if so, how many; whether any applicants at all have yet been supplied with land; and, if so, how many?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYWe have received nine schemes for the provision of small holdings in West Kent. Forty-nine applicants have been supplied with land.