HC Deb 16 March 1916 vol 80 c2270
14. Sir J. LONSDALE

asked the Chief Secretary if he will recommend to the Congested Districts Board that, in distributing land acquired by them for the purpose of relieving congestion, they should give preferential consideration to the claims of men who have served in His Majesty's Forces during the present War?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Congested Districts Board, in deciding between applications for parcels of land from duly qualified persons, will, subject to their statutory powers, give a preference to men who have served with His Majesty's Forces during the War.