HC Deb 25 March 1920 vol 127 cc574-5
11. Major O'NEILL

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether there is at present any statutory means whereby the occupants of cottages under the Labourers' (Ireland) Act can purchase their holdings by instalments?

Mr. MACPHERSON

The answer is in the negative.

Major O'NEILL

Does not the Small Dwellings Purchase Act apply, and would it not be possible to introduce some provision in the forthcoming Land Purchase Act which might cover these labourers' cottages?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I am informed there is at present no statutory authority. I will look into the last part of the question and see whether it is possible.