HC Deb 11 July 1940 vol 362 c1338
51. Mr. W. Roberts

asked the Minister of Agriculture the total acreage of derelict land taken over by county war agricultural executive committees up to a recent date?

Mr. Hudson

Up to 8th July, 1940, my consent has been given in respect of applications to take possession of a total area of 32,452 acres. Not all this area could properly be described as derelict land, a considerable part consisting of land which is not being cultivated in accordance with the rules of good husbandry. Separate figures are not available.

Mr. Roberts

Does the Minister expect that a considerably larger acreage will shortly be taken over?

Mr. Hudson

Yes, Sir. No doubt, in the course of the Debate to-day that question will be raised.

Mr. Davidson

Does that include acreage taken over in Scotland?

Mr. Hudson

That is not my responsibility.

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