§ Mr. KEBTY-FLETCHERasked the Chief Secretary whether he knew of any promises given to cattle drivers in 1907 that, if they gave a chance by desisting from their practice, Parliament would give the Estates Commissioners compulsory power to acquire and distribute grass ranches, where necessary, for the relief of congestion?
§ Mr. BIRRELLAs I have already stated, no such promises were given.