HC Deb 19 February 1917 vol 90 c960
15. Mr. CECIL HARMSWORTH

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture if he can say how many families of sailors and soldiers it will be possible to establish on the land under the Small Holdings (Colonies) Act; and when it is proposed to introduce legislation enlarging the scope of the Act?

Sir R.WINFREY

The sites of only t woof the four colonies in England and Wales have as yet been decided upon, but it is estimated that the four will provide altogether for the establishment of about 240 families. I am not in a position at present to reply to the last part of the question.

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