HC Deb 14 July 1913 vol 55 cc858-9
11. Mr. CHARLES BATHURST

asked what proportions of the average annual amount of £41,200 expended by the Board during the last five years in administering the Small Holdings and Allotments Act represent administration of the 10,000 statutory small holdings and of the 28,000 statutory allotments, respectively?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

It is impossible to apportion even approximately as between small holdings and allotments the Board's expenditure incurred in the administration of the Small Holdings and Allotments Act. But perhaps it will be sufficient for the hon. Member's purpose to know that the time occupied in dealing with questions relating to the provision of allotments is comparatively small.

Mr. C. BATHURST

May I take it that the proportion of this money expended on administration as regards allotments is a very small proportion of the whole amount?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I cannot suggest any estimate. I can only say the time of the officials was very little taken up.