32. Major MILLSasked the Minister of Agriculture whether his attention has been called to the derelict condition of the McCreagh estate, in the parishes of Barton Stacey, Bullington, and Wonston, in the county of Hampshire; and whether he will consider the necessity of putting into operation forthwith the provisions of the Agricultural Land (Utilisation) Act, 1931.
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Elliot)I have recently received representations from the Agricultural Committee of the Hampshire County Council regarding this estate, but I am not in a position to undertake the action suggested.
Major MILLSIf my right hon. Friend cannot use the land himself, would he call the attention of the Minister of Labour to the possibility of acquiring this land at a reasonable price for the purpose of a scheme of employment, and thereby do each Ministry a good turn?
§ Mr. ELLIOTThe matter will be taken into consideration.