HC Deb 26 March 1934 vol 287 cc1621-2
20. Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Agriculture to whom application should be made for compulsory redemption of tithe?

Mr. ELLIOT

Application should be made to the Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 7, Old Bailey, London, E.C.4, from whom instructions and the necessary forms can be obtained. I am sending copies to my hon. Friend.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Will my right hon. Friend give the greatest possible facilities for accelerating this work?

Mr. ELLIOT

Yes, Sir.

24. Sir FRANCIS ACLAND

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is yet in a position to add to the statements made by him in October last, and several later dates, on the subject of the reconsideration of the position of tithepayers in view of agricultural distress?

Mr. ELLIOT

Yes, Sir. The Government have decided to introduce amending legislation on the subject of tithe rent-charge, and proposals will, I hope, be put before Parliament before the Easter Recess.

Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

Will my right hon. Friend institute an inquiry into this matter, as that is very much desired by many people?

Mr. ELLIOT

No; I propose to take action.

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