HC Deb 15 March 1920 vol 126 cc1795-6
36. Major MACKENZIE WOOD

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that, in view of impending legislation, numerous notices to quit are being served on tenant farmers; and whether the proposed Bill to give security of tenure to farmers will provide protection for those on whom notices have been served before the passing of the Act?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Sir Arthur Boscawen)

I have been asked to reply. I would ask the hon. and gallant Member to await the introduction of the Bill, which I hope will take place shortly.

Major WOOD

Will the case of these farmers be borne in mind 1

Sir A. BOSCAWEN

I must point out that I cannot discuss the details of a Bill not yet introduced.

Lieut.-Colonel A. MURRAY

But will the hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether there is to be a separate Bill for Scotland? I have asked that several times and received no answer.

Sir A. BOSCAWEN

I cannot say offhand.

Lieut.-Colonel MURRAY

May I ask the Prime Minister whether there is to be a separate Bill for Scotland?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. and gallant Gentleman must give notice of that question.