HC Deb 10 December 1929 vol 233 c233
24. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he proposes to ask the House to pass any of the stages of the Bill to further enable local authorities to acquire land for the purposes of unemployment schemes before the Christmas Recess?

Mr. THOMAS

I am afraid that there is no time available before the Christmas Recess for the matter to which the right hon. Gentleman refers.

Sir K. WOOD

Would it be possible to circulate the text of this Bill before the Recess, so that we may study it during the holidays?

Mr. THOMAS

I hope the right hon. Gentleman will spend a more comfortable Christmas.

Mr. SULLIVAN

If the local authorities fail to acquire land voluntarily will the right hon. Gentleman apply compulsory powers?

Mr. THOMAS

That is the object of the Bill.