§ 17. Mr. KINGasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he has considered the rapidly increasing value of the tithe rent-charge; and whether it is intended to introduce a Bill for the redemption of tithe?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Sir Richard Winfrey)The question of what legislation, if any, is necessary to deal with the position which has arisen in regard to tithe is under consideration by the Government, and I hope to be in a position to announce their decision shortly.