§ 64. Mr. HUGH MORRISONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture what sum, giving the various items, was paid to Mr. Allan Young, formerly of Watergate Farm, Bulford, for the purchase of his interests in that district; what will be the initial cost of establishing a small-holdings farm colony there; what is the estimated annual cost; and how many officials have been appointed and what are their salaries?
The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Sir Arthur Boscawen)The Board acquired Mr. Allan Young's interest in his freehold and leasehold properties at Amesbury, Bulford and Durrington, for a perpetual rent-charge of £l,375 and a cash payment of £7,500. The initial cost of establishing the Amesbury Farm Settlement, which comprises 2,359 acres, is estimated at £30,000 farming capital and £35,000 for the erection of thirty-five houses and the provision of roads and other equipment. As regards the estimated annual cost, the settlement is expected to be self-supporting. The only officers appointed, or expected to be appointed, in connection with the settlement are the Director (who receives a salary of £700 per annum for managing this settlement and another at 241 Berwick St. James, eight miles distant), and an Assistant Director, who receives £350 per annum.