HC Deb 18 February 1946 vol 419 cc790-1
54. Mr. W. Roberts

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will take action to prevent colliery companies from giving their agricultural tenants notice to quit, with a view to selling the farms with vacant possession, the results of which are a diminution in production on the farms and a hardship to the tenants concerned.

Mr. T. Williams

Except where an agricultural holding is subject to a contract of sale made since 3rd September, 1939, or has been sold in pursuance of a contract of sale made since that date, I have no power to veto any notice to quit.

Mr. Charles Williams

What is the exact position of farms under the nationalisation of coalmines?