81. Mr. F. OWEN (for Mr. GRANVILLE)asked the Minister of Agriculture if he is prepared to appoint a commission of inquiry into the whole question of the system of tithe payment in this country?
§ Dr. ADDISONAs stated in reply to a similar question on 11th December last, the question of tithe rentcharge was exhaustively discussed during the passage through Parliament of the Tithe Act, 1925, and no fresh circumstances have arisen which appear to require the Commission suggested by the hon. Member.
Mr. OWENDoes the right hon. Gentleman propose to take any action to deal with this very serious grievance?
§ Dr. ADDISONWe do so in every case that is brought to our notice, so far as we have any power. If the hon. Gentleman has any information on the matter I shall be glad to receive it.