HC Deb 17 December 1929 vol 233 cc1173-4
21. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he has sanctioned any works in connection with a scheme of land colonisation in Great Britain?

Mr. THOMAS

I have nothing to add to the reply which I gave to the right hon. Member on the 5th November.

Sir K. WOOD

The right hon. Gentleman will not forget this matter. Does he remember that the First Commissioner of Works has a great scheme of this kind and came down to my constituency and described it at great length?

Mr. THOMAS

I am quite sure that the educational value of a speech from my right hon. Friend the First Commissioner of Works would be much appreciated in the right hon. Gentleman's constituency.

Mr. W. THORNE

May I ask whether it is not the fact that private landlordism is hanging up all these schemes?

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