HC Deb 24 September 1931 vol 256 cc1817-8
76. Mr. FREEMAN

asked the Minister of Agriculture what is his intention with regard to the balance of about £20,000 granted partly by the Government and partly collected from allotment holders for supplies provided?

77. Major MILNER

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that there is a balance of £20,000, including £15,000 paid for supplies by allotment holders themselves, to the credit of the allotments scheme under the Land (Utilisation) Act; and whether it is the intention of the Government to use that sum to advance the allotment movement?

75. Mr. R. A. TAYLOR

asked the Minister of Agriculture the amount of the unused balance in conection with the allotments scheme for the unemployed; and whether this fund will be available for the assistance of unemployed allotment holders in the coming season?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I would refer the hon. Members to my full statement on this subject in the Debate on the Adjournment on Tuesday last.