HC Deb 13 May 1924 vol 173 cc1137-8
39. Sir ROBERT HAMILTON

asked the Secretary for Scotland when he proposes to introduce his Bill dealing with the resumption of small holdings?

Mr. ADAMSON

I regret that I cannot at present say when the Bill will be introduced.

Sir R. HAMILTON

Does the right hon. Gentleman remember an undertaking he gave a short time ago that he would introduce it at a very early date?

Mr. MACPHERSON

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that he promised to give the subject immediate consideration, and can we have a pledge that a Bill will be introduced before Whitsuntide?

Mr. ADAMSON

I am well aware that I gave a promise when the matter was discussed last to give my attention to it. That promise has been carried out, but I cannot at the moment say when the Bill will be introduced.

Major McKENZIE WOOD

Does the right hon. Gentleman intend to bring in a Bill to deal with the matter?

Mr. ADAMSON

I already have a Bill in draft dealing with the question.