§ 64. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Agriculture how many meetings have been held by the Land Drainage Committee; how frequently they meet; and from whom evidence, if any, is being taken?
§ Mr. GUINNESSI assume the hon. Member refers to the Royal Commission on Land Drainage. I am informed that the Commission have held 25 meetings since their appointment in March last. As a rule they sit for three days a week in alternate weeks. They have heard evidence from the representatives of drainage authorities, county councils and other bodies and professional and private persons as well as from Government Departments, and they have carried out inspections of several drainage areas in this country as well as a tour in Holland. The whole of the evidence given before the Commission has been published.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSCan the right hon. Gentleman give us any idea as to when the Report will be forthcoming?
§ Mr. GUINNESSI think at a fairly early date.