§ 71. Mr. EDEasked the hon. Member for Carlisle, as representing the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, if his attention has been called to the application of the Council of the County Borough of South Shields to the Commissioners for Land for Housing Purposes; and what action the Commissioners propose taking on the application?
§ Mr. MIDDLETON (Ecclesiastical Commissioner)The Commissioners' agents have been instructed to get into negotiation with the borough officials, and with the colliery company working the mines under the land.